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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.08, 941.56 and 497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.08, 941.56 and 497.88 is: 747.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.08 : 941.56 = 497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.08/941.56 = 497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.08x = 941.56 × 497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.08x = 468,782.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,782.65/627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.57

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