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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.55, 941.49 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.55, 941.49 and 397.32 is: 595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.55 : 941.49 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.55/941.49 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.55x = 941.49 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.55x = 374,067.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,067.11/628.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.13

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