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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.48, 864.42 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.48, 864.42 and 360.86 is: 497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.48 : 864.42 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.48/864.42 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.48x = 864.42 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.48x = 311,934.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,934.60/626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.92

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