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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.70, 864.84 and 374.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.70, 864.84 and 374.66 is: 517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.70 : 864.84 = 374.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.70/864.84 = 374.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.70x = 864.84 × 374.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.70x = 324,021.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,021.28/626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.02

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