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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.62, 865.49 and 566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.62, 865.49 and 566.08 is: 780.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.62 : 865.49 = 566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.62/865.49 = 566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.62x = 865.49 × 566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.62x = 489,931.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,931.59/627.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.62

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