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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.24, 865.44 and 441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.24, 865.44 and 441.48 is: 609.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.24 : 865.44 = 441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.24/865.44 = 441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.24x = 865.44 × 441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.24x = 382,074.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,074.45/627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.14

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