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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627, 939.26 and 317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627, 939.26 and 317.94 is: 476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627 : 939.26 = 317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627/939.26 = 317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627x = 939.26 × 317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627x = 298,628.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,628.32/627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.28

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