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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.19, 865.98 and 503.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.19, 865.98 and 503.53 is: 695.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.19 : 865.98 = 503.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.19/865.98 = 503.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.19x = 865.98 × 503.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.19x = 436,046.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,046.91/627.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.24

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