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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.75, 940.57 and 444.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.75, 940.57 and 444.25 is: 665.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.75 : 940.57 = 444.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.75/940.57 = 444.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.75x = 940.57 × 444.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.75x = 417,848.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,848.22/627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.63

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