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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.10, 938.36 and 318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.10, 938.36 and 318.04 is: 476.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.10 : 938.36 = 318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.10/938.36 = 318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.10x = 938.36 × 318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.10x = 298,436.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,436.01/626.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.66

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