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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.00, 862.96 and 438.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.00, 862.96 and 438.92 is: 605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.00 : 862.96 = 438.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.00/862.96 = 438.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.00x = 862.96 × 438.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.00x = 378,772.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,772.56/626.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.07

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