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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.98, 863.24 and 468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.98, 863.24 and 468.32 is: 646.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.98 : 863.24 = 468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.98/863.24 = 468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.98x = 863.24 × 468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.98x = 404,268.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,268.24/624.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.85

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