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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.17, 938.35 and 460.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.17, 938.35 and 460.34 is: 689.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.17 : 938.35 = 460.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.17/938.35 = 460.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.17x = 938.35 × 460.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.17x = 431,955.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,955.35/626.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.84

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