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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.10, 865.59 and 440.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.10, 865.59 and 440.63 is: 608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.10 : 865.59 = 440.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.10/865.59 = 440.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.10x = 865.59 × 440.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.10x = 381,404.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,404.92/627.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.20

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