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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.67, 941.50 and 490.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.67, 941.50 and 490.83 is: 736.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.67 : 941.50 = 490.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.67/941.50 = 490.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.67x = 941.50 × 490.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.67x = 462,113.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,113.99/627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.24

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