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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.46, 941.11 and 395.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.46, 941.11 and 395.65 is: 593.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.46 : 941.11 = 395.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.46/941.11 = 395.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.46x = 941.11 × 395.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.46x = 372,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,350.17/627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.42

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