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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.59, 941.10 and 462.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.59, 941.10 and 462.06 is: 692.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.59 : 941.10 = 462.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.59/941.10 = 462.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.59x = 941.10 × 462.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.59x = 434,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,844.67/627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.88

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