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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.80, 937.18 and 316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.80, 937.18 and 316.84 is: 474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.80 : 937.18 = 316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.80/937.18 = 316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.80x = 937.18 × 316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.80x = 296,936.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,936.11/625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.49

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