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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.48, 864.24 and 469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.48, 864.24 and 469.52 is: 647.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.48 : 864.24 = 469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.48/864.24 = 469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.48x = 864.24 × 469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.48x = 405,777.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,777.96/626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.71

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