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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.12, 980.04 and 627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.12, 980.04 and 627.88 is: 943.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.12 : 980.04 = 627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.12/980.04 = 627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.12x = 980.04 × 627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.12x = 615,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,347.52/652.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.61

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