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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.93, 864.90 and 430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.93, 864.90 and 430.10 is: 593.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.93 : 864.90 = 430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.93/864.90 = 430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.93x = 864.90 × 430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.93x = 371,993.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,993.49/626.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.36

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