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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.15, 865.58 and 462.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.15, 865.58 and 462.22 is: 637.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.15 : 865.58 = 462.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.15/865.58 = 462.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.15x = 865.58 × 462.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.15x = 400,083.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,083.91/627.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.94

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