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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.28, 939.96 and 434.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.28, 939.96 and 434.04 is: 651.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.28 : 939.96 = 434.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.28/939.96 = 434.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.28x = 939.96 × 434.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.28x = 407,980.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,980.24/626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.43

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