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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.03, 939.58 and 406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.03, 939.58 and 406.76 is: 610.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.03 : 939.58 = 406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.03/939.58 = 406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.03x = 939.58 × 406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.03x = 382,181.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,181.53/626.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.48

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