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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.85, 940.52 and 453.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.85, 940.52 and 453.73 is: 680.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.85 : 940.52 = 453.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.85/940.52 = 453.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.85x = 940.52 × 453.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.85x = 426,739.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,739.87/626.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.77

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