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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.76, 940.38 and 604.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.76, 940.38 and 604.36 is: 905.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.76 : 940.38 = 604.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.76/940.38 = 604.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.76x = 940.38 × 604.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.76x = 568,328.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,328.06/627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.33

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