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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.36, 863.36 and 501.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.36, 863.36 and 501.80 is: 691.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.36 : 863.36 = 501.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.36/863.36 = 501.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.36x = 863.36 × 501.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.36x = 433,234.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,234.05/626.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.67

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