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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.78, 939.55 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.78, 939.55 and 297.14 is: 445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.78 : 939.55 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.78/939.55 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.78x = 939.55 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.78x = 279,175.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,175.97/626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.41

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