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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.79, 863.07 and 468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.79, 863.07 and 468.80 is: 646.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.79 : 863.07 = 468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.79/863.07 = 468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.79x = 863.07 × 468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.79x = 404,603.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,603.78/625.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.54

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