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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.02, 937.58 and 530.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.02, 937.58 and 530.82 is: 792.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.02 : 937.58 = 530.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.02/937.58 = 530.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.02x = 937.58 × 530.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.02x = 497,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,683.56/628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.46

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