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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.37, 865.49 and 440.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.37, 865.49 and 440.98 is: 608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.37 : 865.49 = 440.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.37/865.49 = 440.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.37x = 865.49 × 440.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.37x = 381,660.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,660.27/627.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.35

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