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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.68, 939.40 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.68, 939.40 and 297.04 is: 445.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.68 : 939.40 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.68/939.40 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.68x = 939.40 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.68x = 279,034.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,034.71/626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.26

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