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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.59, 939.99 and 314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.59, 939.99 and 314.26 is: 471.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.59 : 939.99 = 314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.59/939.99 = 314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.59x = 939.99 × 314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.59x = 295,401.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,401.26/626.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.44

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