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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.32, 939.84 and 433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.32, 939.84 and 433.60 is: 650.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.32 : 939.84 = 433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.32/939.84 = 433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.32x = 939.84 × 433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.32x = 407,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,514.62/626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.65

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