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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.48, 864.72 and 440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.48, 864.72 and 440.01 is: 607.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.48 : 864.72 = 440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.48/864.72 = 440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.48x = 864.72 × 440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.48x = 380,487.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,487.61/626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.34

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