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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.08, 864.48 and 451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.08, 864.48 and 451.84 is: 623.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.08 : 864.48 = 451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.08/864.48 = 451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.08x = 864.48 × 451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.08x = 390,606.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,606.64/626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.89

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