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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.32, 960.21 and 627.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.32, 960.21 and 627.78 is: 937.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.32 : 960.21 = 627.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.32/960.21 = 627.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.32x = 960.21 × 627.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.32x = 602,800.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,800.63/643.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.02

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