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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.08, 940.78 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.08, 940.78 and 285 is: 427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.08 : 940.78 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.08/940.78 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.08x = 940.78 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.08x = 268,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,122.30/627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.57

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