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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.47, 864.49 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.47, 864.49 and 364.44 is: 502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.47 : 864.49 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.47/864.49 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.47x = 864.49 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.47x = 315,054.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,054.74/626.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.90

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