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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.18, 865.23 and 440.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.18, 865.23 and 440.79 is: 608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.18 : 865.23 = 440.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.18/865.23 = 440.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.18x = 865.23 × 440.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.18x = 381,384.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,384.44/627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.10

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