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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.06, 938.88 and 296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.06, 938.88 and 296.94 is: 445.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.06 : 938.88 = 296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.06/938.88 = 296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.06x = 938.88 × 296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.06x = 278,791.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,791.03/626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.31

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