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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.13, 938.94 and 408.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.13, 938.94 and 408.00 is: 610.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.13 : 938.94 = 408.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.13/938.94 = 408.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.13x = 938.94 × 408.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.13x = 383,091.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,091.81/627.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.87

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