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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.72, 866.63 and 487.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.72, 866.63 and 487.57 is: 673.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.72 : 866.63 = 487.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.72/866.63 = 487.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.72x = 866.63 × 487.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.72x = 422,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,542.79/627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.14

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