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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.51, 939.86 and 318.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.51, 939.86 and 318.05 is: 477.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.51 : 939.86 = 318.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.51/939.86 = 318.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.51x = 939.86 × 318.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.51x = 298,916.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,916.18/626.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.12

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