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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.52, 942.78 and 401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.52, 942.78 and 401.96 is: 602.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.52 : 942.78 = 401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.52/942.78 = 401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.52x = 942.78 × 401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.52x = 378,959.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,959.85/628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.94

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