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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.32, 941.40 and 481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.32, 941.40 and 481.24 is: 722.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.32 : 941.40 = 481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.32/941.40 = 481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.32x = 941.40 × 481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.32x = 453,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,039.34/627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.18

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