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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.72, 940.35 and 422.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.72, 940.35 and 422.06 is: 633.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.72 : 940.35 = 422.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.72/940.35 = 422.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.72x = 940.35 × 422.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.72x = 396,884.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,884.12/626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.27

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