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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.85, 942.02 and 454.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.85, 942.02 and 454.73 is: 682.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.85 : 942.02 = 454.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.85/942.02 = 454.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.85x = 942.02 × 454.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.85x = 428,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,362.48/627.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.27

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