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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.83, 937.98 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.83, 937.98 and 317.22 is: 475.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.83 : 937.98 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.83/937.98 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.83x = 937.98 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.83x = 297,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,546.02/625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.44

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