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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.90, 866.48 and 441.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.90, 866.48 and 441.47 is: 609.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.90 : 866.48 = 441.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.90/866.48 = 441.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.90x = 866.48 × 441.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.90x = 382,518.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,518.39/627.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.20

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