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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.88, 946.79 and 611.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.88, 946.79 and 611.88 is: 922.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.88 : 946.79 = 611.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.88/946.79 = 611.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.88x = 946.79 × 611.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.88x = 579,321.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,321.87/627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.66

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