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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.65, 940.70 and 454.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.65, 940.70 and 454.91 is: 681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.65 : 940.70 = 454.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.65/940.70 = 454.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.65x = 940.70 × 454.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.65x = 427,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,932.28/627.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.80

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