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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.43, 865.59 and 430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.43, 865.59 and 430.60 is: 594.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.43 : 865.59 = 430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.43/865.59 = 430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.43x = 865.59 × 430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.43x = 372,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,723.05/627.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.05

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