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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.32, 863.22 and 451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.32, 863.22 and 451.36 is: 622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.32 : 863.22 = 451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.32/863.22 = 451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.32x = 863.22 × 451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.32x = 389,622.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,622.98/626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.08

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