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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.32, 864.99 and 589.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.32, 864.99 and 589.65 is: 813.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.32 : 864.99 = 589.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.32/864.99 = 589.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.32x = 864.99 × 589.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.32x = 510,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,041.35/627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.05

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