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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.20, 940.52 and 483.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.20, 940.52 and 483.02 is: 724.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.20 : 940.52 = 483.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.20/940.52 = 483.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.20x = 940.52 × 483.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.20x = 454,289.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,289.97/627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.31

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