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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.91, 939.81 and 318.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.91, 939.81 and 318.61 is: 477.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.91 : 939.81 = 318.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.91/939.81 = 318.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.91x = 939.81 × 318.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.91x = 299,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,432.86/626.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.64

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