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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.48, 940.02 and 421.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.48, 940.02 and 421.13 is: 631.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.48 : 940.02 = 421.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.48/940.02 = 421.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.48x = 940.02 × 421.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.48x = 395,870.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,870.62/626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.90

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