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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.28, 939.73 and 432.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.28, 939.73 and 432.39 is: 647.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.28 : 939.73 = 432.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.28/939.73 = 432.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.28x = 939.73 × 432.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.28x = 406,326.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,326.61/627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.76

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