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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.03, 867.54 and 533.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.03, 867.54 and 533.49 is: 738.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.03 : 867.54 = 533.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.03/867.54 = 533.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.03x = 867.54 × 533.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.03x = 462,823.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,823.91/627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.12

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