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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.49, 941.84 and 464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.49, 941.84 and 464.68 is: 697.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.49 : 941.84 = 464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.49/941.84 = 464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.49x = 941.84 × 464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.49x = 437,654.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,654.21/627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.47

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