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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.09, 938.16 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.09, 938.16 and 317.48 is: 475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.09 : 938.16 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.09/938.16 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.09x = 938.16 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.09x = 297,842.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,842.35/626.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.72

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