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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.28, 938.31 and 421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.28, 938.31 and 421.02 is: 630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.28 : 938.31 = 421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.28/938.31 = 421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.28x = 938.31 × 421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.28x = 395,047.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,047.28/626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.78

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