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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.52, 866.64 and 453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.52, 866.64 and 453.76 is: 626.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.52 : 866.64 = 453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.52/866.64 = 453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.52x = 866.64 × 453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.52x = 393,246.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,246.57/627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.67

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