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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.86, 866.07 and 462.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.86, 866.07 and 462.50 is: 637.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.86 : 866.07 = 462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.86/866.07 = 462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.86x = 866.07 × 462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.86x = 400,557.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,557.38/627.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.97

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