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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.35, 942.53 and 628.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.35, 942.53 and 628.35 is: 942.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.35 : 942.53 = 628.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.35/942.53 = 628.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.35x = 942.53 × 628.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.35x = 592,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,235.58/628.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.53

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