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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.45, 864.90 and 390.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.45, 864.90 and 390.75 is: 539.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.45 : 864.90 = 390.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.45/864.90 = 390.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.45x = 864.90 × 390.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.45x = 337,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,959.68/626.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.49

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