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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.21, 938.39 and 420.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.21, 938.39 and 420.80 is: 629.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.21 : 938.39 = 420.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.21/938.39 = 420.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.21x = 938.39 × 420.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.21x = 394,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,867.72/627.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.56

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