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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628, 940.08 and 420.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628, 940.08 and 420.92 is: 630.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628 : 940.08 = 420.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628/940.08 = 420.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628x = 940.08 × 420.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628x = 395,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,698.47/628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.09

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