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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.29, 866.10 and 470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.29, 866.10 and 470.27 is: 649.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.29 : 866.10 = 470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.29/866.10 = 470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.29x = 866.10 × 470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.29x = 407,303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,303.01/627.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.30

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