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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 942.73 and 397.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 942.73 and 397.07 is: 595.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 942.73 = 397.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/942.73 = 397.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 942.73 × 397.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 374,325.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,325.09/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.23

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