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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.70, 866.76 and 441.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.70, 866.76 and 441.61 is: 609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.70 : 866.76 = 441.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.70/866.76 = 441.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.70x = 866.76 × 441.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.70x = 382,769.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,769.88/627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.80

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