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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.27, 872.77 and 467.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.27, 872.77 and 467.81 is: 645.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.27 : 872.77 = 467.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.27/872.77 = 467.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.27x = 872.77 × 467.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.27x = 408,290.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,290.53/632.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.75

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