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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.59, 940.37 and 444.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.59, 940.37 and 444.67 is: 666.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.59 : 940.37 = 444.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.59/940.37 = 444.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.59x = 940.37 × 444.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.59x = 418,149.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,149.75/627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.28

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