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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.04, 948.56 and 628.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.04, 948.56 and 628.04 is: 948.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.04 : 948.56 = 628.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.04/948.56 = 628.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.04x = 948.56 × 628.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.04x = 595,733.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,733.62/628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.56

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