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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.72, 939.17 and 444.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.72, 939.17 and 444.47 is: 666.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.72 : 939.17 = 444.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.72/939.17 = 444.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.72x = 939.17 × 444.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.72x = 417,432.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,432.89/626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.06

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