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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.33, 864.42 and 439.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.33, 864.42 and 439.73 is: 606.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.33 : 864.42 = 439.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.33/864.42 = 439.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.33x = 864.42 × 439.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.33x = 380,111.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,111.41/626.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.89

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