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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.73, 864.51 and 402.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.73, 864.51 and 402.59 is: 555.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.73 : 864.51 = 402.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.73/864.51 = 402.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.73x = 864.51 × 402.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.73x = 348,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,046.50/626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.33

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