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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.99, 864.41 and 440.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.99, 864.41 and 440.69 is: 607.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.99 : 864.41 = 440.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.99/864.41 = 440.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.99x = 864.41 × 440.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.99x = 380,930.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,930.32/626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.56

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