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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.15, 940.20 and 579.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.15, 940.20 and 579.55 is: 867.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.15 : 940.20 = 579.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.15/940.20 = 579.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.15x = 940.20 × 579.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.15x = 544,892.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,892.91/628.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.46

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