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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.69, 864.62 and 390.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.69, 864.62 and 390.62 is: 538.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.69 : 864.62 = 390.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.69/864.62 = 390.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.69x = 864.62 × 390.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.69x = 337,741.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,741.73/626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.93

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