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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.84, 857.62 and 624.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.84, 857.62 and 624.44 is: 854.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.84 : 857.62 = 624.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.84/857.62 = 624.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.84x = 857.62 × 624.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.84x = 535,532.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,532.23/626.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.34

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