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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.37, 939.56 and 318.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.37, 939.56 and 318.44 is: 477.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.37 : 939.56 = 318.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.37/939.56 = 318.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.37x = 939.56 × 318.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.37x = 299,187.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,187.20/626.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.65

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