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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.30, 939.56 and 318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.30, 939.56 and 318.03 is: 477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.30 : 939.56 = 318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.30/939.56 = 318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.30x = 939.56 × 318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.30x = 298,806.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,806.68/626.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.10

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