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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.52, 865.28 and 488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.52, 865.28 and 488.32 is: 674.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.52 : 865.28 = 488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.52/865.28 = 488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.52x = 865.28 × 488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.52x = 422,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,533.53/626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.41

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