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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.15, 863.58 and 439.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.15, 863.58 and 439.78 is: 606.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.15 : 863.58 = 439.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.15/863.58 = 439.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.15x = 863.58 × 439.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.15x = 379,785.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,785.21/626.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.54

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