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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.87, 864.95 and 477.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.87, 864.95 and 477.47 is: 658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.87 : 864.95 = 477.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.87/864.95 = 477.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.87x = 864.95 × 477.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.87x = 412,984.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,984.55/626.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.80

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