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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.40, 942.60 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.40, 942.60 and 409.70 is: 614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.40 : 942.60 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.40/942.60 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.40x = 942.60 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.40x = 386,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,183.22/628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.55

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