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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.01, 865.14 and 461.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.01, 865.14 and 461.36 is: 636.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.01 : 865.14 = 461.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.01/865.14 = 461.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.01x = 865.14 × 461.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.01x = 399,140.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,140.99/627.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.58

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