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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.13, 867.90 and 605.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.13, 867.90 and 605.95 is: 837.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.13 : 867.90 = 605.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.13/867.90 = 605.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.13x = 867.90 × 605.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.13x = 525,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,904.01/628.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.25

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