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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.24, 938.20 and 621.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.24, 938.20 and 621.48 is: 928.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.24 : 938.20 = 621.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.24/938.20 = 621.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.24x = 938.20 × 621.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.24x = 583,072.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,072.54/628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.10

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