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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.81, 865.76 and 469.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.81, 865.76 and 469.67 is: 648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.81 : 865.76 = 469.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.81/865.76 = 469.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.81x = 865.76 × 469.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.81x = 406,614.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,614.82/626.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.71

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