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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.53, 939.95 and 318.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.53, 939.95 and 318.55 is: 477.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.53 : 939.95 = 318.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.53/939.95 = 318.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.53x = 939.95 × 318.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.53x = 299,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,414.78/626.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.90

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