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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.39, 866.22 and 441.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.39, 866.22 and 441.51 is: 609.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.39 : 866.22 = 441.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.39/866.22 = 441.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.39x = 866.22 × 441.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.39x = 382,444.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,444.79/627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.58

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