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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.91, 864.98 and 402.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.91, 864.98 and 402.74 is: 555.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.91 : 864.98 = 402.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.91/864.98 = 402.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.91x = 864.98 × 402.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.91x = 348,360.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,360.03/626.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.68

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