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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.04, 863.85 and 605.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.04, 863.85 and 605.07 is: 834.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.04 : 863.85 = 605.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.04/863.85 = 605.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.04x = 863.85 × 605.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.04x = 522,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,689.72/626.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.91

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