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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.14, 939.78 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.14, 939.78 and 318.20 is: 477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.14 : 939.78 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.14/939.78 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.14x = 939.78 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.14x = 299,038.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,038.00/626.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.59

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