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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.16, 941.56 and 408.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.16, 941.56 and 408.51 is: 612.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.16 : 941.56 = 408.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.16/941.56 = 408.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.16x = 941.56 × 408.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.16x = 384,635.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,635.65/628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.33

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