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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.91, 938.31 and 317.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.91, 938.31 and 317.61 is: 476.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.91 : 938.31 = 317.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.91/938.31 = 317.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.91x = 938.31 × 317.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.91x = 298,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,016.64/625.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.14

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