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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.15, 865.71 and 431.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.15, 865.71 and 431.54 is: 595.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.15 : 865.71 = 431.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.15/865.71 = 431.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.15x = 865.71 × 431.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.15x = 373,584.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,584.16/627.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.69

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