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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.27, 943.33 and 617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.27, 943.33 and 617.20 is: 926.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.27 : 943.33 = 617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.27/943.33 = 617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.27x = 943.33 × 617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.27x = 582,223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,223.28/628.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.71

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