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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.68, 863.28 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.68, 863.28 and 470.16 is: 648.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.68 : 863.28 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.68/863.28 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.68x = 863.28 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.68x = 405,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,879.72/625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.70

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