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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.08, 863.85 and 495.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.08, 863.85 and 495.47 is: 683.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.08 : 863.85 = 495.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.08/863.85 = 495.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.08x = 863.85 × 495.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.08x = 428,007.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,007.44/626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.63

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