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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.16, 940.74 and 411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.16, 940.74 and 411.08 is: 615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.16 : 940.74 = 411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.16/940.74 = 411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.16x = 940.74 × 411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.16x = 386,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,719.40/628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.64

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