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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.18, 940.41 and 464.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.18, 940.41 and 464.82 is: 696.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.18 : 940.41 = 464.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.18/940.41 = 464.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.18x = 940.41 × 464.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.18x = 437,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,121.38/627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.96

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