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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.98, 865.70 and 440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.98, 865.70 and 440.88 is: 607.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.98 : 865.70 = 440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.98/865.70 = 440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.98x = 865.70 × 440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.98x = 381,669.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,669.82/627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.77

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