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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.94, 876.02 and 626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.94, 876.02 and 626.64 is: 859.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.94 : 876.02 = 626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.94/876.02 = 626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.94x = 876.02 × 626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.94x = 548,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,942.75/638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.15

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