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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.71, 939.75 and 297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.71, 939.75 and 297.55 is: 446.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.71 : 939.75 = 297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.71/939.75 = 297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.71x = 939.75 × 297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.71x = 279,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,622.61/626.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.18

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