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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.29, 941.18 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.29, 941.18 and 411.21 is: 615.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.29 : 941.18 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.29/941.18 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.29x = 941.18 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.29x = 387,020.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,020.57/628.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.99

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