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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.96, 865.92 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.96, 865.92 and 431.16 is: 594.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.96 : 865.92 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.96/865.92 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.96x = 865.92 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.96x = 373,350.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,350.07/627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.54

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