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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.13, 942.42 and 628.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.13, 942.42 and 628.13 is: 942.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.13 : 942.42 = 628.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.13/942.42 = 628.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.13x = 942.42 × 628.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.13x = 591,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,962.27/628.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.42

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