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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.47, 940.52 and 383.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.47, 940.52 and 383.47 is: 575.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.47 : 940.52 = 383.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.47/940.52 = 383.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.47x = 940.52 × 383.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.47x = 360,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,661.20/626.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.70

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