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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.69, 939.04 and 420.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.69, 939.04 and 420.50 is: 630.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.69 : 939.04 = 420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.69/939.04 = 420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.69x = 939.04 × 420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.69x = 394,864.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,864.22/626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.08

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