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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.96, 864.30 and 439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.96, 864.30 and 439.88 is: 606.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.96 : 864.30 = 439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.96/864.30 = 439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.96x = 864.30 × 439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.96x = 380,188.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,188.28/626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.40

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