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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.77, 867.74 and 473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.77, 867.74 and 473.25 is: 653.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.77 : 867.74 = 473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.77/867.74 = 473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.77x = 867.74 × 473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.77x = 410,655.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,655.59/628.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.11

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