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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.87, 941.85 and 410.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.87, 941.85 and 410.79 is: 616.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.87 : 941.85 = 410.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.87/941.85 = 410.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.87x = 941.85 × 410.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.87x = 386,902.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,902.56/627.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.21

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