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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.69, 941.54 and 412.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.69, 941.54 and 412.63 is: 618.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.69 : 941.54 = 412.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.69/941.54 = 412.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.69x = 941.54 × 412.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.69x = 388,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,505.59/627.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.95

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