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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.84, 866.88 and 470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.84, 866.88 and 470.88 is: 650.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.84 : 866.88 = 470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.84/866.88 = 470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.84x = 866.88 × 470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.84x = 408,196.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,196.45/627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.16

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