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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 941.83 and 618.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 941.83 and 618.33 is: 926.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 941.83 = 618.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/941.83 = 618.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 941.83 × 618.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 582,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,363.73/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.50

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