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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.98, 940.50 and 462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.98, 940.50 and 462.64 is: 693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.98 : 940.50 = 462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.98/940.50 = 462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.98x = 940.50 × 462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.98x = 435,112.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,112.92/626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.98

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