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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.56, 866.14 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.56, 866.14 and 431.52 is: 595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.56 : 866.14 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.56/866.14 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.56x = 866.14 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.56x = 373,756.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,756.73/627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.57

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