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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.85, 939.24 and 418.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.85, 939.24 and 418.23 is: 626.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.85 : 939.24 = 418.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.85/939.24 = 418.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.85x = 939.24 × 418.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.85x = 392,818.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,818.35/626.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.65

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