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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.74, 939.78 and 466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.74, 939.78 and 466.14 is: 697.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.74 : 939.78 = 466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.74/939.78 = 466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.74x = 939.78 × 466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.74x = 438,069.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,069.05/627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.85

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