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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.87, 939.39 and 317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.87, 939.39 and 317.98 is: 477.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.87 : 939.39 = 317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.87/939.39 = 317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.87x = 939.39 × 317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.87x = 298,707.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,707.23/625.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.27

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