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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.64, 864.32 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.64, 864.32 and 439.98 is: 606.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.64 : 864.32 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.64/864.32 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.64x = 864.32 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.64x = 380,285.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,285.41/626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.87

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