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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.77, 938.85 and 297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.77, 938.85 and 297.19 is: 445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.77 : 938.85 = 297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.77/938.85 = 297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.77x = 938.85 × 297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.77x = 279,016.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,016.83/626.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.17

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