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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.74, 940.88 and 409.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.74, 940.88 and 409.23 is: 612.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.74 : 940.88 = 409.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.74/940.88 = 409.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.74x = 940.88 × 409.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.74x = 385,036.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,036.32/628.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.39

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