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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.12, 863.82 and 471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.12, 863.82 and 471.08 is: 649.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.12 : 863.82 = 471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.12/863.82 = 471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.12x = 863.82 × 471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.12x = 406,928.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,928.33/626.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.92

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