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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.14, 863.67 and 429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.14, 863.67 and 429.76 is: 592.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.14 : 863.67 = 429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.14/863.67 = 429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.14x = 863.67 × 429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.14x = 371,170.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,170.82/626.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.79

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