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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.48, 940.70 and 422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.48, 940.70 and 422.44 is: 633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.48 : 940.70 = 422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.48/940.70 = 422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.48x = 940.70 × 422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.48x = 397,394.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,394.03/627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.32

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