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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.58, 940.38 and 407.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.58, 940.38 and 407.53 is: 610.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.58 : 940.38 = 407.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.58/940.38 = 407.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.58x = 940.38 × 407.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.58x = 383,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,233.06/627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.65

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