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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.63, 939.02 and 317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.63, 939.02 and 317.70 is: 476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.63 : 939.02 = 317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.63/939.02 = 317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.63x = 939.02 × 317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.63x = 298,326.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,326.65/625.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.84

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