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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.40, 941.82 and 436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.40, 941.82 and 436.24 is: 654.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.40 : 941.82 = 436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.40/941.82 = 436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.40x = 941.82 × 436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.40x = 410,859.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,859.56/627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.86

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