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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.06, 941.85 and 217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.06, 941.85 and 217.07 is: 325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.06 : 941.85 = 217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.06/941.85 = 217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.06x = 941.85 × 217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.06x = 204,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,447.38/628.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.52

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