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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.35, 864.43 and 451.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.35, 864.43 and 451.79 is: 623.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.35 : 864.43 = 451.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.35/864.43 = 451.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.35x = 864.43 × 451.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.35x = 390,541.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,541.86/626.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.52

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