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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.02, 941.93 and 217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.02, 941.93 and 217.17 is: 325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.02 : 941.93 = 217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.02/941.93 = 217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.02x = 941.93 × 217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.02x = 204,558.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,558.94/628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.72

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