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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.08, 864.98 and 440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.08, 864.98 and 440.30 is: 607.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.08 : 864.98 = 440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.08/864.98 = 440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.08x = 864.98 × 440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.08x = 380,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,850.69/627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.34

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