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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.61, 863.20 and 468.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.61, 863.20 and 468.77 is: 646.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.61 : 863.20 = 468.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.61/863.20 = 468.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.61x = 863.20 × 468.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.61x = 404,638.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,638.53/625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.79

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