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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.45, 940.83 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.45, 940.83 and 335.12 is: 502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.45 : 940.83 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.45/940.83 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.45x = 940.83 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.45x = 315,286.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,286.25/627.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.49

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