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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.54, 940.14 and 445.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.54, 940.14 and 445.43 is: 668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.54 : 940.14 = 445.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.54/940.14 = 445.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.54x = 940.14 × 445.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.54x = 418,768.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,768.91/626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.39

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