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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.64, 939.03 and 317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.64, 939.03 and 317.70 is: 476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.64 : 939.03 = 317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.64/939.03 = 317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.64x = 939.03 × 317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.64x = 298,329.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,329.83/625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.84

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