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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.51, 939.30 and 431.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.51, 939.30 and 431.37 is: 645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.51 : 939.30 = 431.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.51/939.30 = 431.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.51x = 939.30 × 431.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.51x = 405,185.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,185.84/627.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.70

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