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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.88, 864.96 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.88, 864.96 and 449.76 is: 620.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.88 : 864.96 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.88/864.96 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.88x = 864.96 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.88x = 389,024.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,024.41/626.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.57

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