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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.26, 938.10 and 417.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.26, 938.10 and 417.86 is: 626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.26 : 938.10 = 417.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.26/938.10 = 417.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.26x = 938.10 × 417.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.26x = 391,994.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,994.47/625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.93

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