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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.63, 938.73 and 483.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.63, 938.73 and 483.26 is: 723.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.63 : 938.73 = 483.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.63/938.73 = 483.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.63x = 938.73 × 483.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.63x = 453,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,650.66/626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.95

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