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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.33, 939.78 and 462.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.33, 939.78 and 462.50 is: 692.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.33 : 939.78 = 462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.33/939.78 = 462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.33x = 939.78 × 462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.33x = 434,648.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,648.25/627.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.85

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