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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.73, 937.75 and 317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.73, 937.75 and 317.27 is: 475.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.73 : 937.75 = 317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.73/937.75 = 317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.73x = 937.75 × 317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.73x = 297,517.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,517.71/625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.48

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