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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.71, 943.59 and 608.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.71, 943.59 and 608.27 is: 914.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.71 : 943.59 = 608.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.71/943.59 = 608.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.71x = 943.59 × 608.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.71x = 573,957.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,957.49/627.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.37

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