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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.45, 864.46 and 364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.45, 864.46 and 364.42 is: 502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.45 : 864.46 = 364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.45/864.46 = 364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.45x = 864.46 × 364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.45x = 315,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,026.51/626.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.88

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