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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 938.95 and 318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 938.95 and 318.04 is: 476.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 938.95 = 318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/938.95 = 318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 938.95 × 318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 298,620.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,620.52/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.31

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