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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.37, 937.72 and 440.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.37, 937.72 and 440.63 is: 659.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.37 : 937.72 = 440.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.37/937.72 = 440.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.37x = 937.72 × 440.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.37x = 413,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,187.56/626.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.65

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