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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.70, 939.49 and 420.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.70, 939.49 and 420.63 is: 630.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.70 : 939.49 = 420.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.70/939.49 = 420.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.70x = 939.49 × 420.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.70x = 395,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,177.68/626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.57

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