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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.63, 940.43 and 603.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.63, 940.43 and 603.63 is: 904.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.63 : 940.43 = 603.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.63/940.43 = 603.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.63x = 940.43 × 603.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.63x = 567,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,668.74/627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.46

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