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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 865.86 and 441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 865.86 and 441.32 is: 608.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 865.86 = 441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/865.86 = 441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 865.86 × 441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 382,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,121.34/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.67

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