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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.92, 940.37 and 490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.92, 940.37 and 490.08 is: 735.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.92 : 940.37 = 490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.92/940.37 = 490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.92x = 940.37 × 490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.92x = 460,855.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,855.76/626.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.11

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