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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.41, 864.29 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.41, 864.29 and 402.24 is: 554.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.41 : 864.29 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.41/864.29 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.41x = 864.29 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.41x = 347,650.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,650.00/626.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.99

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