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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 867.34 and 432.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 867.34 and 432.35 is: 597.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 867.34 = 432.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/867.34 = 432.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 867.34 × 432.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 374,993.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,993.91/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.32

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