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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.67, 937.95 and 317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.67, 937.95 and 317.09 is: 475.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.67 : 937.95 = 317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.67/937.95 = 317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.67x = 937.95 × 317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.67x = 297,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,414.57/625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.35

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