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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.17, 942.53 and 608.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.17, 942.53 and 608.10 is: 912.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.17 : 942.53 = 608.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.17/942.53 = 608.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.17x = 942.53 × 608.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.17x = 573,149.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,149.45/628.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.41

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