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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.49, 940.93 and 216.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.49, 940.93 and 216.65 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.49 : 940.93 = 216.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.49/940.93 = 216.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.49x = 940.93 × 216.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.49x = 203,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,852.48/627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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