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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.28, 938.70 and 554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.28, 938.70 and 554.28 is: 830.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.28 : 938.70 = 554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.28/938.70 = 554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.28x = 938.70 × 554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.28x = 520,302.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,302.64/626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.78

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