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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.65, 864.12 and 440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.65, 864.12 and 440.08 is: 606.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.65 : 864.12 = 440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.65/864.12 = 440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.65x = 864.12 × 440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.65x = 380,281.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,281.93/626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.85

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