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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.54, 865.06 and 469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.54, 865.06 and 469.52 is: 648.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.54 : 865.06 = 469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.54/865.06 = 469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.54x = 865.06 × 469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.54x = 406,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,164.80/626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.26

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