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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.92, 940.44 and 411.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.92, 940.44 and 411.88 is: 617.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.92 : 940.44 = 411.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.92/940.44 = 411.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.92x = 940.44 × 411.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.92x = 387,348.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,348.43/626.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.86

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