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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.45, 938.86 and 461.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.45, 938.86 and 461.15 is: 691.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.45 : 938.86 = 461.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.45/938.86 = 461.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.45x = 938.86 × 461.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.45x = 432,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,952.96/626.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.12

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