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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.61, 863.82 and 439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.61, 863.82 and 439.52 is: 605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.61 : 863.82 = 439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.61/863.82 = 439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.61x = 863.82 × 439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.61x = 379,663.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,663.44/626.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.90

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