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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.59, 943.80 and 618.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.59, 943.80 and 618.27 is: 928.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.59 : 943.80 = 618.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.59/943.80 = 618.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.59x = 943.80 × 618.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.59x = 583,523.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,523.23/628.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.30

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