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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.78, 941.04 and 466.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.78, 941.04 and 466.18 is: 698.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.78 : 941.04 = 466.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.78/941.04 = 466.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.78x = 941.04 × 466.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.78x = 438,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,694.03/627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.80

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