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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.68, 940.38 and 463.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.68, 940.38 and 463.78 is: 695.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.68 : 940.38 = 463.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.68/940.38 = 463.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.68x = 940.38 × 463.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.68x = 436,129.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,129.44/626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.94

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