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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 866.46 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 866.46 and 362.25 is: 499.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 866.46 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/866.46 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 866.46 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 313,875.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,875.14/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.96

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