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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.52, 939.62 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.52, 939.62 and 318.18 is: 477.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.52 : 939.62 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.52/939.62 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.52x = 939.62 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.52x = 298,968.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,968.29/626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.19

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