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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.12, 938.70 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.12, 938.70 and 433.80 is: 650.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.12 : 938.70 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.12/938.70 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.12x = 938.70 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.12x = 407,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,208.06/626.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.37

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