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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627, 939.88 and 421.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627, 939.88 and 421.10 is: 631.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627 : 939.88 = 421.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627/939.88 = 421.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627x = 939.88 × 421.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627x = 395,777.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,777.72/627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.22

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