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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.76, 940.98 and 407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.76, 940.98 and 407.40 is: 611.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.76 : 940.98 = 407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.76/940.98 = 407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.76x = 940.98 × 407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.76x = 383,355.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,355.25/626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.65

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