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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 939.53 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 939.53 and 297.18 is: 445.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 939.53 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/939.53 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 939.53 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 279,208.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,208.04/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.78

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