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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.38, 942.04 and 491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.38, 942.04 and 491 is: 736.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.38 : 942.04 = 491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.38/942.04 = 491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.38x = 942.04 × 491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.38x = 462,541.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,541.64/628.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.09

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