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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.18, 863.20 and 492.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.18, 863.20 and 492.97 is: 679.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.18 : 863.20 = 492.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.18/863.20 = 492.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.18x = 863.20 × 492.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.18x = 425,529.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,529.55/626.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.57

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