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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.39, 940.75 and 498.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.39, 940.75 and 498.22 is: 747.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.39 : 940.75 = 498.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.39/940.75 = 498.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.39x = 940.75 × 498.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.39x = 468,701.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,701.57/627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.06

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