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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.74, 941.67 and 618.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.74, 941.67 and 618.18 is: 925.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.74 : 941.67 = 618.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.74/941.67 = 618.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.74x = 941.67 × 618.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.74x = 582,121.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,121.56/628.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.85

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