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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.06, 941.22 and 489.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.06, 941.22 and 489.38 is: 735.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.06 : 941.22 = 489.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.06/941.22 = 489.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.06x = 941.22 × 489.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.06x = 460,609.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,609.54/626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.72

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