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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.68, 866 and 420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.68, 866 and 420.72 is: 580.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.68 : 866 = 420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.68/866 = 420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.68x = 866 × 420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.68x = 364,343.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,343.52/627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.46

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