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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.80, 864.78 and 439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.80, 864.78 and 439.96 is: 607.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.80 : 864.78 = 439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.80/864.78 = 439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.80x = 864.78 × 439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.80x = 380,468.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,468.61/626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.00

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