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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.48, 942.27 and 519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.48, 942.27 and 519.48 is: 780.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.48 : 942.27 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.48/942.27 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.48x = 942.27 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.48x = 489,490.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,490.42/627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.09

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