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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.73, 865.22 and 486.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.73, 865.22 and 486.54 is: 671.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.73 : 865.22 = 486.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.73/865.22 = 486.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.73x = 865.22 × 486.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.73x = 420,961.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,961.71/626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.68

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