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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.18, 939.88 and 381.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.18, 939.88 and 381.46 is: 570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.18 : 939.88 = 381.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.18/939.88 = 381.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.18x = 939.88 × 381.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.18x = 358,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,525.44/628.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.74

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