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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.20, 939.30 and 464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.20, 939.30 and 464.20 is: 696.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.20 : 939.30 = 464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.20/939.30 = 464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.20x = 939.30 × 464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.20x = 436,023.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,023.06/626.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.30

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