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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.43, 940.23 and 453.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.43, 940.23 and 453.27 is: 680.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.43 : 940.23 = 453.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.43/940.23 = 453.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.43x = 940.23 × 453.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.43x = 426,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,178.05/626.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.33

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