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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.03, 939.61 and 318.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.03, 939.61 and 318.09 is: 477.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.03 : 939.61 = 318.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.03/939.61 = 318.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.03x = 939.61 × 318.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.03x = 298,880.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,880.54/626.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.43

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