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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.07, 938.44 and 406.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.07, 938.44 and 406.42 is: 609.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.07 : 938.44 = 406.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.07/938.44 = 406.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.07x = 938.44 × 406.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.07x = 381,400.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,400.78/626.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.20

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