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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.02, 941.77 and 217.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.02, 941.77 and 217.05 is: 325.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.02 : 941.77 = 217.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.02/941.77 = 217.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.02x = 941.77 × 217.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.02x = 204,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,411.18/628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.49

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