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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.96, 865.24 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.96, 865.24 and 430.56 is: 594.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.96 : 865.24 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.96/865.24 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.96x = 865.24 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.96x = 372,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,537.73/626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.20

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