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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.61, 939.57 and 318.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.61, 939.57 and 318.27 is: 477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.61 : 939.57 = 318.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.61/939.57 = 318.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.61x = 939.57 × 318.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.61x = 299,036.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,036.94/626.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.23

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