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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.78, 865.17 and 430.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.78, 865.17 and 430.95 is: 593.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.78 : 865.17 = 430.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.78/865.17 = 430.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.78x = 865.17 × 430.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.78x = 372,845.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,845.01/627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.91

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