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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.49, 940.37 and 534.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.49, 940.37 and 534.46 is: 800.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.49 : 940.37 = 534.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.49/940.37 = 534.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.49x = 940.37 × 534.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.49x = 502,590.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,590.15/627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.95

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