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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.22, 939.60 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.22, 939.60 and 421.56 is: 632.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.22 : 939.60 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.22/939.60 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.22x = 939.60 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.22x = 396,097.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,097.78/626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.52

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