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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.16, 940.36 and 434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.16, 940.36 and 434.16 is: 652.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.16 : 940.36 = 434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.16/940.36 = 434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.16x = 940.36 × 434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.16x = 408,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,266.70/626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.02

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