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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.60, 973.98 and 627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.60, 973.98 and 627 is: 941.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.60 : 973.98 = 627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.60/973.98 = 627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.60x = 973.98 × 627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.60x = 610,685.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,685.46/648.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.54

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