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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.17, 941.25 and 397.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.17, 941.25 and 397.02 is: 594.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.17 : 941.25 = 397.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.17/941.25 = 397.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.17x = 941.25 × 397.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.17x = 373,695.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,695.08/628.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.89

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