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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.59, 939.76 and 433.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.59, 939.76 and 433.19 is: 648.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.59 : 939.76 = 433.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.59/939.76 = 433.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.59x = 939.76 × 433.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.59x = 407,094.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,094.63/627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.66

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