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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.70, 865.95 and 379.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.70, 865.95 and 379.03 is: 522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.70 : 865.95 = 379.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.70/865.95 = 379.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.70x = 865.95 × 379.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.70x = 328,221.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,221.03/627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.89

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