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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.62, 940.79 and 422.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.62, 940.79 and 422.25 is: 632.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.62 : 940.79 = 422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.62/940.79 = 422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.62x = 940.79 × 422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.62x = 397,248.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,248.89/627.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.94

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