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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.65, 939.28 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.65, 939.28 and 318.06 is: 476.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.65 : 939.28 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.65/939.28 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.65x = 939.28 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.65x = 298,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,747.40/626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.74

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