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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.76, 863.87 and 479.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.76, 863.87 and 479.07 is: 660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.76 : 863.87 = 479.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.76/863.87 = 479.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.76x = 863.87 × 479.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.76x = 413,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,851.81/626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.30

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