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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.68, 864.66 and 471.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.68, 864.66 and 471.16 is: 650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.68 : 864.66 = 471.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.68/864.66 = 471.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.68x = 864.66 × 471.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.68x = 407,393.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,393.21/626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.08

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