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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.11, 937.80 and 317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.11, 937.80 and 317.44 is: 475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.11 : 937.80 = 317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.11/937.80 = 317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.11x = 937.80 × 317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.11x = 297,689.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,689.75/626.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.46

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