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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.89, 939.51 and 461.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.89, 939.51 and 461.58 is: 691.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.89 : 939.51 = 461.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.89/939.51 = 461.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.89x = 939.51 × 461.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.89x = 433,659.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,659.03/626.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.76

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