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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.22, 866.16 and 611.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.22, 866.16 and 611.64 is: 845.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.22 : 866.16 = 611.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.22/866.16 = 611.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.22x = 866.16 × 611.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.22x = 529,778.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,778.10/626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.99

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