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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.16, 937.74 and 546.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.16, 937.74 and 546.17 is: 815.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.16 : 937.74 = 546.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.16/937.74 = 546.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.16x = 937.74 × 546.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.16x = 512,165.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,165.46/628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.34

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