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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627, 864.18 and 589.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627, 864.18 and 589.38 is: 812.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627 : 864.18 = 589.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627/864.18 = 589.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627x = 864.18 × 589.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627x = 509,330.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,330.41/627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.33

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