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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 865.94 and 580.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 865.94 and 580.51 is: 801.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 865.94 = 580.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/865.94 = 580.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 865.94 × 580.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 502,688.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,688.28/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.53

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