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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.28, 863.52 and 434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.28, 863.52 and 434.16 is: 598.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.28 : 863.52 = 434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.28/863.52 = 434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.28x = 863.52 × 434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.28x = 374,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,905.84/626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.62

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