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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.16, 937.76 and 409.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.16, 937.76 and 409.12 is: 612.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.16 : 937.76 = 409.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.16/937.76 = 409.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.16x = 937.76 × 409.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.16x = 383,656.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,656.37/626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.71

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