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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.43, 939.68 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.43, 939.68 and 318.20 is: 477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.43 : 939.68 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.43/939.68 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.43x = 939.68 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.43x = 298,999.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,999.89/626.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.31

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