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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.53, 941.46 and 216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.53, 941.46 and 216.70 is: 325.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.53 : 941.46 = 216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.53/941.46 = 216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.53x = 941.46 × 216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.53x = 204,013.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,013.43/627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.10

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