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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.58, 863.99 and 467.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.58, 863.99 and 467.11 is: 644.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.58 : 863.99 = 467.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.58/863.99 = 467.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.58x = 863.99 × 467.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.58x = 403,573.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,573.87/626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.09

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