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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.15, 865.04 and 441.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.15, 865.04 and 441.03 is: 608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.15 : 865.04 = 441.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.15/865.04 = 441.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.15x = 865.04 × 441.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.15x = 381,506.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,506.39/627.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.32

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