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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.97, 939.42 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.97, 939.42 and 297.54 is: 445.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.97 : 939.42 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.97/939.42 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.97x = 939.42 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.97x = 279,515.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,515.03/626.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.82

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