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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.70, 940.24 and 496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.70, 940.24 and 496.76 is: 745.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.70 : 940.24 = 496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.70/940.24 = 496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.70x = 940.24 × 496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.70x = 467,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,075.69/626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.29

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