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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.60, 937.65 and 464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.60, 937.65 and 464.60 is: 695.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.60 : 937.65 = 464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.60/937.65 = 464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.60x = 937.65 × 464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.60x = 435,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,632.19/626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.23

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