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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.46, 941.49 and 383.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.46, 941.49 and 383.85 is: 575.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.46 : 941.49 = 383.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.46/941.49 = 383.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.46x = 941.49 × 383.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.46x = 361,390.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,390.94/627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.96

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