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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.46, 940.90 and 216.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.46, 940.90 and 216.49 is: 324.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.46 : 940.90 = 216.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.46/940.90 = 216.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.46x = 940.90 × 216.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.46x = 203,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,695.44/627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.63

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