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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.45, 937.91 and 317.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.45, 937.91 and 317.63 is: 475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.45 : 937.91 = 317.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.45/937.91 = 317.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.45x = 937.91 × 317.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.45x = 297,911.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,911.49/626.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.56

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