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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.06, 940.62 and 490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.06, 940.62 and 490.44 is: 735.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.06 : 940.62 = 490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.06/940.62 = 490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.06x = 940.62 × 490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.06x = 461,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,317.67/627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.68

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