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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.40, 866.96 and 470.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.40, 866.96 and 470.78 is: 649.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.40 : 866.96 = 470.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.40/866.96 = 470.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.40x = 866.96 × 470.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.40x = 408,147.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,147.43/628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.50

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