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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.03, 937.37 and 489.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.03, 937.37 and 489.34 is: 732.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.03 : 937.37 = 489.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.03/937.37 = 489.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.03x = 937.37 × 489.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.03x = 458,695.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,695.03/626.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.71

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