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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.39, 942.40 and 626.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.39, 942.40 and 626.23 is: 933.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.39 : 942.40 = 626.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.39/942.40 = 626.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.39x = 942.40 × 626.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.39x = 590,161.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,161.11/632.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.23

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