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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.93, 940.46 and 318.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.93, 940.46 and 318.59 is: 477.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.93 : 940.46 = 318.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.93/940.46 = 318.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.93x = 940.46 × 318.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.93x = 299,622.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,622.82/626.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.92

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