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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.82, 937.66 and 626.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.82, 937.66 and 626.77 is: 933.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.82 : 937.66 = 626.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.82/937.66 = 626.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.82x = 937.66 × 626.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.82x = 587,697.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,697.16/629.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.12

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