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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.78, 939.87 and 441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.78, 939.87 and 441.90 is: 662.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.78 : 939.87 = 441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.78/939.87 = 441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.78x = 939.87 × 441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.78x = 415,328.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,328.55/626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.64

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