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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.17, 946.93 and 618.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.17, 946.93 and 618.72 is: 932.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.17 : 946.93 = 618.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.17/946.93 = 618.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.17x = 946.93 × 618.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.17x = 585,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,884.53/628.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.68

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