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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.76, 941.87 and 384.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.76, 941.87 and 384.46 is: 576.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.76 : 941.87 = 384.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.76/941.87 = 384.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.76x = 941.87 × 384.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.76x = 362,111.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,111.34/627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.83

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