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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.52, 940.68 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.52, 940.68 and 396.84 is: 595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.52 : 940.68 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.52/940.68 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.52x = 940.68 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.52x = 373,299.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,299.45/626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.83

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