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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.83, 939.29 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.83, 939.29 and 318.22 is: 476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.83 : 939.29 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.83/939.29 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.83x = 939.29 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.83x = 298,896.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,896.92/626.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.84

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