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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.48, 939.12 and 406.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.48, 939.12 and 406.48 is: 609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.48 : 939.12 = 406.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.48/939.12 = 406.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.48x = 939.12 × 406.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.48x = 381,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,733.50/626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.33

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