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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.13, 939.33 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.13, 939.33 and 317.88 is: 476.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.13 : 939.33 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.13/939.33 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.13x = 939.33 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.13x = 298,594.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,594.22/626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.89

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