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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.33, 937.98 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.33, 937.98 and 317.12 is: 474.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.33 : 937.98 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.33/937.98 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.33x = 937.98 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.33x = 297,447.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,447.53/626.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.90

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