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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.67, 938.25 and 317.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.67, 938.25 and 317.85 is: 475.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.67 : 938.25 = 317.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.67/938.25 = 317.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.67x = 938.25 × 317.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.67x = 298,222.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,222.76/626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.89

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