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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.32, 938.11 and 317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.32, 938.11 and 317.64 is: 475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.32 : 938.11 = 317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.32/938.11 = 317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.32x = 938.11 × 317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.32x = 297,974.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,974.98/626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.76

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