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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.19, 863.97 and 404.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.19, 863.97 and 404.79 is: 558.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.19 : 863.97 = 404.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.19/863.97 = 404.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.19x = 863.97 × 404.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.19x = 349,726.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,726.42/626.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.50

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