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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.81, 940.47 and 410.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.81, 940.47 and 410.73 is: 615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.81 : 940.47 = 410.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.81/940.47 = 410.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.81x = 940.47 × 410.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.81x = 386,279.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,279.24/627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.28

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