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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.79, 940.72 and 421.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.79, 940.72 and 421.61 is: 632.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.79 : 940.72 = 421.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.79/940.72 = 421.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.79x = 940.72 × 421.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.79x = 396,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,612.26/626.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.77

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