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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.73, 863.73 and 502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.73, 863.73 and 502.80 is: 692.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.73 : 863.73 = 502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.73/863.73 = 502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.73x = 863.73 × 502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.73x = 434,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,283.44/626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.94

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