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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.87, 863.09 and 468.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.87, 863.09 and 468.21 is: 646.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.87 : 863.09 = 468.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.87/863.09 = 468.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.87x = 863.09 × 468.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.87x = 404,103.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,103.05/624.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.70

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