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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.66, 940.46 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.66, 940.46 and 444.72 is: 666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.66 : 940.46 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.66/940.46 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.66x = 940.46 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.66x = 418,241.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,241.37/627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.35

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