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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.05, 882.77 and 627.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.05, 882.77 and 627.41 is: 863.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.05 : 882.77 = 627.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.05/882.77 = 627.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.05x = 882.77 × 627.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.05x = 553,857.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,857.80/641.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.99

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