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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.46, 938.04 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.46, 938.04 and 382.64 is: 572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.46 : 938.04 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.46/938.04 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.46x = 938.04 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.46x = 358,931.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,931.63/626.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.95

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