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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.23, 910.95 and 627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.23, 910.95 and 627.20 is: 866.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.23 : 910.95 = 627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.23/910.95 = 627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.23x = 910.95 × 627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.23x = 571,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,347.84/659.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.69

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