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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.40, 865.00 and 461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.40, 865.00 and 461.32 is: 636.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.40 : 865.00 = 461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.40/865.00 = 461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.40x = 865.00 × 461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.40x = 399,043.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,043.94/627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.03

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