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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.50, 865.86 and 441.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.50, 865.86 and 441.56 is: 609.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.50 : 865.86 = 441.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.50/865.86 = 441.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.50x = 865.86 × 441.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.50x = 382,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,329.14/627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.29

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