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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.70, 942.01 and 384.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.70, 942.01 and 384.49 is: 576.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.70 : 942.01 = 384.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.70/942.01 = 384.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.70x = 942.01 × 384.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.70x = 362,193.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,193.42/628.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.10

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