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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.30, 864 and 544.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.30, 864 and 544.41 is: 749.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.30 : 864 = 544.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.30/864 = 544.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.30x = 864 × 544.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.30x = 470,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,370.24/627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.83

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