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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.42, 862.98 and 502.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.42, 862.98 and 502.04 is: 691.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.42 : 862.98 = 502.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.42/862.98 = 502.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.42x = 862.98 × 502.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.42x = 433,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,250.48/626.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.63

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