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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.05, 939.11 and 317.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.05, 939.11 and 317.55 is: 476.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.05 : 939.11 = 317.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.05/939.11 = 317.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.05x = 939.11 × 317.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.05x = 298,214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,214.38/626.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.34

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