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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 865.53 and 430.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 865.53 and 430.74 is: 594.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 865.53 = 430.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/865.53 = 430.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 865.53 × 430.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 372,818.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,818.39/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.66

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