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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.28, 941.82 and 412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.28, 941.82 and 412.04 is: 617.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.28 : 941.82 = 412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.28/941.82 = 412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.28x = 941.82 × 412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.28x = 388,067.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,067.51/628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.67

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