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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.76, 939.50 and 317.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.76, 939.50 and 317.82 is: 477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.76 : 939.50 = 317.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.76/939.50 = 317.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.76x = 939.50 × 317.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.76x = 298,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,590.30/625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.17

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