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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.51, 866.45 and 594.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.51, 866.45 and 594.63 is: 821.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.51 : 866.45 = 594.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.51/866.45 = 594.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.51x = 866.45 × 594.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.51x = 515,214.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,214.09/627.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.05

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