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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.67, 865.17 and 451.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.67, 865.17 and 451.71 is: 623.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.67 : 865.17 = 451.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.67/865.17 = 451.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.67x = 865.17 × 451.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.67x = 390,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,805.94/626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.62

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