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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.14, 864.77 and 428.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.14, 864.77 and 428.00 is: 590.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.14 : 864.77 = 428.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.14/864.77 = 428.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.14x = 864.77 × 428.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.14x = 370,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,115.10/627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.16

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