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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.70, 940.20 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.70, 940.20 and 318.60 is: 477.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.70 : 940.20 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.70/940.20 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.70x = 940.20 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.70x = 299,547.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,547.72/626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.98

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