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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.57, 942.26 and 396.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.57, 942.26 and 396.75 is: 594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.57 : 942.26 = 396.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.57/942.26 = 396.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.57x = 942.26 × 396.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.57x = 373,839.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,839.67/628.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.75

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