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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.48, 865.23 and 430.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.48, 865.23 and 430.57 is: 594.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.48 : 865.23 = 430.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.48/865.23 = 430.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.48x = 865.23 × 430.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.48x = 372,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,539.10/626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.65

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