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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.88, 867.24 and 471.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.88, 867.24 and 471.22 is: 650.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.88 : 867.24 = 471.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.88/867.24 = 471.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.88x = 867.24 × 471.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.88x = 408,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,660.83/627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.86

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