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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.94, 942.46 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.94, 942.46 and 335.68 is: 503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.94 : 942.46 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.94/942.46 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.94x = 942.46 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.94x = 316,364.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,364.97/627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.81

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