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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.46, 939.69 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.46, 939.69 and 338.46 is: 507.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.46 : 939.69 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.46/939.69 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.46x = 939.69 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.46x = 318,047.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,047.48/626.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.69

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