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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.31, 864 and 543.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.31, 864 and 543.30 is: 749.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.31 : 864 = 543.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.31/864 = 543.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.31x = 864 × 543.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.31x = 469,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,411.20/626.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.49

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