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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.31, 865.62 and 599.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.31, 865.62 and 599.15 is: 825.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.31 : 865.62 = 599.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.31/865.62 = 599.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.31x = 865.62 × 599.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.31x = 518,631.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,631.89/628.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.45

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