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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.05, 864.89 and 391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.05, 864.89 and 391.12 is: 539.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.05 : 864.89 = 391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.05/864.89 = 391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.05x = 864.89 × 391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.05x = 338,275.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,275.28/627.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.47

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