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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 937.89 and 431.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 937.89 and 431.94 is: 646.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 937.89 = 431.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/937.89 = 431.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 937.89 × 431.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 405,112.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,112.21/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.79

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