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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.66, 942.38 and 627.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.66, 942.38 and 627.16 is: 864.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.66 : 942.38 = 627.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.66/942.38 = 627.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.66x = 942.38 × 627.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.66x = 591,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,023.04/683.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.50

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