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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.54, 938.78 and 318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.54, 938.78 and 318.08 is: 476.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.54 : 938.78 = 318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.54/938.78 = 318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.54x = 938.78 × 318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.54x = 298,607.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,607.14/626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.60

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