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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.46, 939.08 and 481.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.46, 939.08 and 481.42 is: 720.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.46 : 939.08 = 481.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.46/939.08 = 481.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.46x = 939.08 × 481.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.46x = 452,091.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,091.89/627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.51

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