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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.64, 941.46 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.64, 941.46 and 339.04 is: 508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.64 : 941.46 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.64/941.46 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.64x = 941.46 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.64x = 319,192.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,192.60/627.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.56

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