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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.29, 866.48 and 481.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.29, 866.48 and 481.72 is: 665.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.29 : 866.48 = 481.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.29/866.48 = 481.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.29x = 866.48 × 481.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.29x = 417,400.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,400.75/627.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.40

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