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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.08, 939.53 and 415.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.08, 939.53 and 415.87 is: 623.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.08 : 939.53 = 415.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.08/939.53 = 415.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.08x = 939.53 × 415.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.08x = 390,721.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,721.03/627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.09

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