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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.73, 939.72 and 292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.73, 939.72 and 292.80 is: 439.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.73 : 939.72 = 292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.73/939.72 = 292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.73x = 939.72 × 292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.73x = 275,150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,150.02/626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.02

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