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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.98, 865.34 and 430.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.98, 865.34 and 430.33 is: 593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.98 : 865.34 = 430.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.98/865.34 = 430.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.98x = 865.34 × 430.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.98x = 372,379.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,379.61/626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.93

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