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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.88, 864.54 and 427.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.88, 864.54 and 427.62 is: 589.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.88 : 864.54 = 427.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.88/864.54 = 427.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.88x = 864.54 × 427.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.88x = 369,697.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,697.84/626.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.74

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