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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.61, 862.72 and 467.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.61, 862.72 and 467.94 is: 646.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.61 : 862.72 = 467.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.61/862.72 = 467.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.61x = 862.72 × 467.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.61x = 403,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,702.95/624.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.33

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