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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.91, 865.26 and 479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.91, 865.26 and 479.28 is: 661.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.91 : 865.26 = 479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.91/865.26 = 479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.91x = 865.26 × 479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.91x = 414,701.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,701.81/626.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.50

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