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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.64, 938.08 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.64, 938.08 and 317.34 is: 475.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.64 : 938.08 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.64/938.08 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.64x = 938.08 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.64x = 297,690.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,690.31/625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.82

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