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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.58, 865.36 and 468.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.58, 865.36 and 468.11 is: 645.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.58 : 865.36 = 468.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.58/865.36 = 468.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.58x = 865.36 × 468.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.58x = 405,083.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,083.67/627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.47

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