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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.70, 940.68 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.70, 940.68 and 442.02 is: 663.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.70 : 940.68 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.70/940.68 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.70x = 940.68 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.70x = 415,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,799.37/626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.47

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