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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.83, 864.83 and 437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.83, 864.83 and 437.76 is: 603.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.83 : 864.83 = 437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.83/864.83 = 437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.83x = 864.83 × 437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.83x = 378,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,589.08/626.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.98

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