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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.04, 864.93 and 469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.04, 864.93 and 469.72 is: 647.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.04 : 864.93 = 469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.04/864.93 = 469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.04x = 864.93 × 469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.04x = 406,274.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,274.92/627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.93

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