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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.58, 940.41 and 490.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.58, 940.41 and 490.42 is: 734.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.58 : 940.41 = 490.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.58/940.41 = 490.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.58x = 940.41 × 490.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.58x = 461,195.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,195.87/627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.88

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