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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.09, 939.14 and 296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.09, 939.14 and 296.92 is: 445.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.09 : 939.14 = 296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.09/939.14 = 296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.09x = 939.14 × 296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.09x = 278,849.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,849.45/626.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.38

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