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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.76, 942.12 and 384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.76, 942.12 and 384.78 is: 576.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.76 : 942.12 = 384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.76/942.12 = 384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.76x = 942.12 × 384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.76x = 362,503.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,503.98/628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.54

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