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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.91, 941.33 and 432.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.91, 941.33 and 432.95 is: 649.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.91 : 941.33 = 432.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.91/941.33 = 432.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.91x = 941.33 × 432.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.91x = 407,545.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,545.20/627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.05

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