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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.44, 938.82 and 453.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.44, 938.82 and 453.68 is: 679.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.44 : 938.82 = 453.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.44/938.82 = 453.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.44x = 938.82 × 453.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.44x = 425,923.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,923.86/626.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.91

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