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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.84, 942.12 and 605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.84, 942.12 and 605.52 is: 908.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.84 : 942.12 = 605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.84/942.12 = 605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.84x = 942.12 × 605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.84x = 570,472.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,472.50/627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.63

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