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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.57, 866.24 and 431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.57, 866.24 and 431.06 is: 594.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.57 : 866.24 = 431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.57/866.24 = 431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.57x = 866.24 × 431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.57x = 373,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,394.93/627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.99

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