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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.67, 864.90 and 430.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.67, 864.90 and 430.29 is: 593.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.67 : 864.90 = 430.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.67/864.90 = 430.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.67x = 864.90 × 430.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.67x = 372,157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,157.82/626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.87

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