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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.33, 864.57 and 427.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.33, 864.57 and 427.51 is: 590.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.33 : 864.57 = 427.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.33/864.57 = 427.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.33x = 864.57 × 427.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.33x = 369,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,615.00/626.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.13

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