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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 939.18 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 939.18 and 453.52 is: 679.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 939.18 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/939.18 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 939.18 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 425,936.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,936.91/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.15

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