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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.32, 863.40 and 509.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.32, 863.40 and 509.68 is: 702.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.32 : 863.40 = 509.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.32/863.40 = 509.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.32x = 863.40 × 509.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.32x = 440,057.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,057.71/626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.61

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