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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.85, 940.69 and 484.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.85, 940.69 and 484.21 is: 725.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.85 : 940.69 = 484.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.85/940.69 = 484.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.85x = 940.69 × 484.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.85x = 455,491.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,491.50/627.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.48

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