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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.84, 940.32 and 614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.84, 940.32 and 614.88 is: 920.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.84 : 940.32 = 614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.84/940.32 = 614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.84x = 940.32 × 614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.84x = 578,183.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,183.96/627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.91

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