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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.65, 940.11 and 318.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.65, 940.11 and 318.67 is: 478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.65 : 940.11 = 318.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.65/940.11 = 318.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.65x = 940.11 × 318.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.65x = 299,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,584.85/626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.07

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