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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.67, 940.48 and 383.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.67, 940.48 and 383.45 is: 574.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.67 : 940.48 = 383.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.67/940.48 = 383.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.67x = 940.48 × 383.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.67x = 360,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,627.06/627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.55

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