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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.67, 943.28 and 608.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.67, 943.28 and 608.60 is: 913.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.67 : 943.28 = 608.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.67/943.28 = 608.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.67x = 943.28 × 608.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.67x = 574,080.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,080.21/628.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.17

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