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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.62, 940.26 and 432.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.62, 940.26 and 432.39 is: 647.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.62 : 940.26 = 432.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.62/940.26 = 432.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.62x = 940.26 × 432.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.62x = 406,556.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,556.45/627.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.77

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