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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.04, 866.14 and 481.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.04, 866.14 and 481.47 is: 665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.04 : 866.14 = 481.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.04/866.14 = 481.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.04x = 866.14 × 481.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.04x = 417,019.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,019.22/627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.06

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