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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.58, 863.84 and 449.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.58, 863.84 and 449.81 is: 620.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.58 : 863.84 = 449.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.58/863.84 = 449.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.58x = 863.84 × 449.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.58x = 388,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,557.30/626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.12

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