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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.92, 884.16 and 627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.92, 884.16 and 627.48 is: 869.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.92 : 884.16 = 627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.92/884.16 = 627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.92x = 884.16 × 627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.92x = 554,792.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,792.72/637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.69

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