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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.02, 888.93 and 626.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.02, 888.93 and 626.97 is: 862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.02 : 888.93 = 626.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.02/888.93 = 626.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.02x = 888.93 × 626.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.02x = 557,332.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,332.44/646.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.72

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