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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.62, 864.46 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.62, 864.46 and 364.48 is: 502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.62 : 864.46 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.62/864.46 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.62x = 864.46 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.62x = 315,078.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,078.38/626.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.82

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