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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.52, 863.55 and 574.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.52, 863.55 and 574.22 is: 791.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.52 : 863.55 = 574.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.52/863.55 = 574.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.52x = 863.55 × 574.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.52x = 495,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,867.68/626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.46

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