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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.93, 865.61 and 494.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.93, 865.61 and 494.72 is: 681.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.93 : 865.61 = 494.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.93/865.61 = 494.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.93x = 865.61 × 494.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.93x = 428,234.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,234.58/627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.98

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