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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.98, 939.57 and 461.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.98, 939.57 and 461.15 is: 691.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.98 : 939.57 = 461.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.98/939.57 = 461.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.98x = 939.57 × 461.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.98x = 433,282.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,282.71/626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.06

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