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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.85, 940.74 and 444.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.85, 940.74 and 444.91 is: 666.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.85 : 940.74 = 444.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.85/940.74 = 444.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.85x = 940.74 × 444.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.85x = 418,544.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,544.63/627.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.63

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