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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.67, 940.29 and 482.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.67, 940.29 and 482.68 is: 723.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.67 : 940.29 = 482.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.67/940.29 = 482.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.67x = 940.29 × 482.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.67x = 453,859.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,859.18/627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.09

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