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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.67, 864.27 and 495.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.67, 864.27 and 495.45 is: 683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.67 : 864.27 = 495.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.67/864.27 = 495.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.67x = 864.27 × 495.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.67x = 428,202.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,202.57/626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.30

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