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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.35, 865.38 and 431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.35, 865.38 and 431.12 is: 594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.35 : 865.38 = 431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.35/865.38 = 431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.35x = 865.38 × 431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.35x = 373,086.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,086.41/627.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.71

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