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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.71, 940.26 and 297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.71, 940.26 and 297.90 is: 446.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.71 : 940.26 = 297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.71/940.26 = 297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.71x = 940.26 × 297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.71x = 280,105.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,105.54/626.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.94

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