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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.12, 968.34 and 627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.12, 968.34 and 627.44 is: 940.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.12 : 968.34 = 627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.12/968.34 = 627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.12x = 968.34 × 627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.12x = 607,575.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,575.25/646.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.34

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