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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.46, 938.88 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.46, 938.88 and 379.68 is: 569.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.46 : 938.88 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.46/938.88 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.46x = 938.88 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.46x = 356,473.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,473.96/626.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.03

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