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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.33, 866.54 and 481.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.33, 866.54 and 481.77 is: 665.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.33 : 866.54 = 481.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.33/866.54 = 481.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.33x = 866.54 × 481.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.33x = 417,472.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,472.98/627.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.48

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