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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.04, 863.42 and 469.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.04, 863.42 and 469.05 is: 646.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.04 : 863.42 = 469.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.04/863.42 = 469.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.04x = 863.42 × 469.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.04x = 404,987.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,987.15/626.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.90

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