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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.56, 941.76 and 490.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.56, 941.76 and 490.28 is: 735.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.56 : 941.76 = 490.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.56/941.76 = 490.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.56x = 941.76 × 490.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.56x = 461,726.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,726.09/627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.75

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