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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.19, 864.36 and 428.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.19, 864.36 and 428.00 is: 590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.19 : 864.36 = 428.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.19/864.36 = 428.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.19x = 864.36 × 428.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.19x = 369,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,941.76/626.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.78

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