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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.26, 938.38 and 420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.26, 938.38 and 420.06 is: 629.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.26 : 938.38 = 420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.26/938.38 = 420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.26x = 938.38 × 420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.26x = 394,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,175.90/626.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.41

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