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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.90, 866.96 and 481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.90, 866.96 and 481.50 is: 664.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.90 : 866.96 = 481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.90/866.96 = 481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.90x = 866.96 × 481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.90x = 417,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,441.24/627.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.82

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