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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.52, 864.36 and 482.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.52, 864.36 and 482.84 is: 666.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.52 : 864.36 = 482.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.52/864.36 = 482.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.52x = 864.36 × 482.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.52x = 417,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,347.65/626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.13

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