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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.83, 941.99 and 217.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.83, 941.99 and 217.09 is: 325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.83 : 941.99 = 217.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.83/941.99 = 217.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.83x = 941.99 × 217.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.83x = 204,496.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,496.61/627.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.72

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