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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.14, 940.21 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.14, 940.21 and 444.08 is: 665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.14 : 940.21 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.14/940.21 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.14x = 940.21 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.14x = 417,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,529.70/627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.77

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