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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.99, 941.09 and 420.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.99, 941.09 and 420.84 is: 631.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.99 : 941.09 = 420.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.99/941.09 = 420.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.99x = 941.09 × 420.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.99x = 396,046.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,046.21/626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.67

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