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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.24, 939.92 and 434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.24, 939.92 and 434 is: 651.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.24 : 939.92 = 434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.24/939.92 = 434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.24x = 939.92 × 434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.24x = 407,925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,925.28/626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.39

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