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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.33, 865.19 and 452.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.33, 865.19 and 452.59 is: 625.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.33 : 865.19 = 452.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.33/865.19 = 452.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.33x = 865.19 × 452.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.33x = 391,575.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,575.31/626.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.19

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