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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.17, 938.46 and 318.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.17, 938.46 and 318.10 is: 476.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.17 : 938.46 = 318.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.17/938.46 = 318.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.17x = 938.46 × 318.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.17x = 298,524.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,524.13/626.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.75

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