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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.60, 864.77 and 452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.60, 864.77 and 452.04 is: 623.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.60 : 864.77 = 452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.60/864.77 = 452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.60x = 864.77 × 452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.60x = 390,910.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,910.63/626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.86

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