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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.72, 941.16 and 434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.72, 941.16 and 434.48 is: 652.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.72 : 941.16 = 434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.72/941.16 = 434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.72x = 941.16 × 434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.72x = 408,915.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,915.20/626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.47

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