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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.45, 878.58 and 626.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.45, 878.58 and 626.13 is: 865.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.45 : 878.58 = 626.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.45/878.58 = 626.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.45x = 878.58 × 626.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.45x = 550,105.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,105.30/635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.70

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