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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.90, 943.35 and 615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.90, 943.35 and 615.40 is: 923.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.90 : 943.35 = 615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.90/943.35 = 615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.90x = 943.35 × 615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.90x = 580,537.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,537.59/628.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.10

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