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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.12, 940.95 and 411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.12, 940.95 and 411.12 is: 616.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.12 : 940.95 = 411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.12/940.95 = 411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.12x = 940.95 × 411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.12x = 386,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,843.36/627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.86

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