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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.76, 939.72 and 318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.76, 939.72 and 318.72 is: 477.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.76 : 939.72 = 318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.76/939.72 = 318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.76x = 939.72 × 318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.76x = 299,507.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,507.56/626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.87

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