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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.69, 941.58 and 216.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.69, 941.58 and 216.83 is: 325.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.69 : 941.58 = 216.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.69/941.58 = 216.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.69x = 941.58 × 216.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.69x = 204,162.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,162.79/627.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.26

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