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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.65, 864.30 and 479.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.65, 864.30 and 479.62 is: 661.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.65 : 864.30 = 479.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.65/864.30 = 479.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.65x = 864.30 × 479.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.65x = 414,535.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,535.57/626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.51

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