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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.67, 915.57 and 626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.67, 915.57 and 626.22 is: 865.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.67 : 915.57 = 626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.67/915.57 = 626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.67x = 915.57 × 626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.67x = 573,348.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,348.25/662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.21

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