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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.41, 866.66 and 481.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.41, 866.66 and 481.85 is: 665.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.41 : 866.66 = 481.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.41/866.66 = 481.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.41x = 866.66 × 481.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.41x = 417,593.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,593.38/627.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.58

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