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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 864.69 and 495.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 864.69 and 495.72 is: 683.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 864.69 = 495.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/864.69 = 495.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 864.69 × 495.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 428,644.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,644.13/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.71

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