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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.70, 864.32 and 469.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.70, 864.32 and 469.70 is: 647.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.70 : 864.32 = 469.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.70/864.32 = 469.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.70x = 864.32 × 469.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.70x = 405,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,975.18/626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.80

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