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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.70, 867.51 and 487.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.70, 867.51 and 487.67 is: 673.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.70 : 867.51 = 487.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.70/867.51 = 487.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.70x = 867.51 × 487.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.70x = 423,059.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,059.14/627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.98

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