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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.04, 865.92 and 431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.04, 865.92 and 431.02 is: 595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.04 : 865.92 = 431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.04/865.92 = 431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.04x = 865.92 × 431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.04x = 373,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,228.84/627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.22

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