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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.93, 865.58 and 494.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.93, 865.58 and 494.90 is: 682.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.93 : 865.58 = 494.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.93/865.58 = 494.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.93x = 865.58 × 494.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.93x = 428,375.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,375.54/627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.20

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