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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.55, 938.57 and 317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.55, 938.57 and 317.97 is: 476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.55 : 938.57 = 317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.55/938.57 = 317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.55x = 938.57 × 317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.55x = 298,435.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,435.51/626.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.32

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