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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.68, 939.66 and 464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.68, 939.66 and 464.32 is: 696.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.68 : 939.66 = 464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.68/939.66 = 464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.68x = 939.66 × 464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.68x = 436,302.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,302.93/626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.21

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