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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.26, 864.56 and 479.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.26, 864.56 and 479.57 is: 660.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.26 : 864.56 = 479.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.26/864.56 = 479.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.26x = 864.56 × 479.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.26x = 414,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,614.64/627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.99

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