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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.20, 942.04 and 484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.20, 942.04 and 484.04 is: 725.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.20 : 942.04 = 484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.20/942.04 = 484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.20x = 942.04 × 484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.20x = 455,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,985.04/628.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.86

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