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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.92, 867.17 and 530.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.92, 867.17 and 530.45 is: 732.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.92 : 867.17 = 530.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.92/867.17 = 530.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.92x = 867.17 × 530.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.92x = 459,990.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,990.33/627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.56

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