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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.82, 865.48 and 440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.82, 865.48 and 440.72 is: 607.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.82 : 865.48 = 440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.82/865.48 = 440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.82x = 865.48 × 440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.82x = 381,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,434.35/627.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.55

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