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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.96, 940.28 and 297.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.96, 940.28 and 297.69 is: 446.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.96 : 940.28 = 297.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.96/940.28 = 297.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.96x = 940.28 × 297.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.96x = 279,910.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,910.46/626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.46

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