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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.70, 939.96 and 596.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.70, 939.96 and 596.46 is: 894.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.70 : 939.96 = 596.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.70/939.96 = 596.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.70x = 939.96 × 596.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.70x = 560,648.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,648.54/626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.60

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