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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.69, 939.45 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.69, 939.45 and 394.88 is: 591.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.69 : 939.45 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.69/939.45 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.69x = 939.45 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.69x = 370,964.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,964.58/626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.95

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