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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.06, 863.80 and 479.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.06, 863.80 and 479.64 is: 660.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.06 : 863.80 = 479.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.06/863.80 = 479.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.06x = 863.80 × 479.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.06x = 414,313.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,313.03/627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.72

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