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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.43, 2,440.82 and 441.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.43, 2,440.82 and 441.47 is: 662.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.43 : 2,440.82 = 441.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.43/2,440.82 = 441.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.43x = 2,440.82 × 441.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.43x = 1,077,556.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,556.01/1,627.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.12

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