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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.85, 939.67 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.85, 939.67 and 590.40 is: 885.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.85 : 939.67 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.85/939.67 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.85x = 939.67 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.85x = 554,779.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,779.69/626.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.03

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