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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.65, 866.99 and 482.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.65, 866.99 and 482.09 is: 665.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.65 : 866.99 = 482.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.65/866.99 = 482.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.65x = 866.99 × 482.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.65x = 417,960.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,960.46/627.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.92

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