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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 867.33 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 867.33 and 432.32 is: 597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 867.33 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/867.33 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 867.33 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 374,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,959.77/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.26

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