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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.62, 894.62 and 627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.62, 894.62 and 627.20 is: 865.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.62 : 894.62 = 627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.62/894.62 = 627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.62x = 894.62 × 627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.62x = 561,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,102.76/648.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.08

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