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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 865.83 and 470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 865.83 and 470.80 is: 649.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 865.83 = 470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/865.83 = 470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 865.83 × 470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 407,628.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,628.43/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.30

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