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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.29, 866.31 and 529.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.29, 866.31 and 529.82 is: 731.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.29 : 866.31 = 529.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.29/866.31 = 529.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.29x = 866.31 × 529.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.29x = 458,988.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,988.54/627.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.70

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