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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.79, 938.65 and 431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.79, 938.65 and 431.24 is: 645.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.79 : 938.65 = 431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.79/938.65 = 431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.79x = 938.65 × 431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.79x = 404,788.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,788.31/626.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.81

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