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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.76, 860.22 and 626.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.76, 860.22 and 626.03 is: 856.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.76 : 860.22 = 626.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.76/860.22 = 626.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.76x = 860.22 × 626.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.76x = 538,522.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,522.45/628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.48

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