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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.78, 943.44 and 604.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.78, 943.44 and 604.78 is: 908.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.78 : 943.44 = 604.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.78/943.44 = 604.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.78x = 943.44 × 604.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.78x = 570,573.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,573.64/627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.88

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