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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.36, 862.85 and 439.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.36, 862.85 and 439.49 is: 605.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.36 : 862.85 = 439.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.36/862.85 = 439.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.36x = 862.85 × 439.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.36x = 379,217.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,217.20/626.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.43

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