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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.58, 939.18 and 406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.58, 939.18 and 406.92 is: 609.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.58 : 939.18 = 406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.58/939.18 = 406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.58x = 939.18 × 406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.58x = 382,171.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,171.13/626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.93

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