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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.50, 864.56 and 493.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.50, 864.56 and 493.86 is: 681.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.50 : 864.56 = 493.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.50/864.56 = 493.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.50x = 864.56 × 493.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.50x = 426,971.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,971.60/626.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.52

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