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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.16, 950.27 and 626.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.16, 950.27 and 626.23 is: 933.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.16 : 950.27 = 626.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.16/950.27 = 626.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.16x = 950.27 × 626.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.16x = 595,082.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,082.83/637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.96

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