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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.09, 939.02 and 432.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.09, 939.02 and 432.69 is: 647.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.09 : 939.02 = 432.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.09/939.02 = 432.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.09x = 939.02 × 432.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.09x = 406,302.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,302.40/627.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.92

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