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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.72, 864.60 and 486.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.72, 864.60 and 486.88 is: 671.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.72 : 864.60 = 486.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.72/864.60 = 486.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.72x = 864.60 × 486.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.72x = 420,956.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,956.45/626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.68

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