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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.80, 864.95 and 361.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.80, 864.95 and 361.06 is: 498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.80 : 864.95 = 361.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.80/864.95 = 361.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.80x = 864.95 × 361.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.80x = 312,294.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,294.52/626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.24

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