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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.16, 939.29 and 317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.16, 939.29 and 317.80 is: 476.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.16 : 939.29 = 317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.16/939.29 = 317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.16x = 939.29 × 317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.16x = 298,506.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,506.36/626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.73

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