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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.48, 864.41 and 440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.48, 864.41 and 440.61 is: 606.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.48 : 864.41 = 440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.48/864.41 = 440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.48x = 864.41 × 440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.48x = 380,862.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,862.25/627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.97

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