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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 942.30 and 561.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 942.30 and 561.62 is: 841.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 942.30 = 561.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/942.30 = 561.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 942.30 × 561.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 529,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,214.53/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.52

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