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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 864 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 864 and 440.28 is: 607.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 864 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/864 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 864 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 380,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,401.92/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.28

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