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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.14, 942.93 and 491.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.14, 942.93 and 491.22 is: 737.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.14 : 942.93 = 491.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.14/942.93 = 491.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.14x = 942.93 × 491.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.14x = 463,186.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,186.07/628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.39

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