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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.78, 939.54 and 465.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.78, 939.54 and 465.19 is: 697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.78 : 939.54 = 465.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.78/939.54 = 465.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.78x = 939.54 × 465.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.78x = 437,064.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,064.61/626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.32

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