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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 867.17 and 482.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 867.17 and 482.22 is: 666.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 867.17 = 482.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/867.17 = 482.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 867.17 × 482.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 418,164.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,164.31/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.08

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