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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.60, 938.40 and 317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.60, 938.40 and 317.02 is: 475.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.60 : 938.40 = 317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.60/938.40 = 317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.60x = 938.40 × 317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.60x = 297,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,491.57/625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.53

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