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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.90, 942.84 and 382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.90, 942.84 and 382.86 is: 573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.90 : 942.84 = 382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.90/942.84 = 382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.90x = 942.84 × 382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.90x = 360,975.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,975.72/628.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.98

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