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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.07, 951.87 and 628.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.07, 951.87 and 628.23 is: 941.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.07 : 951.87 = 628.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.07/951.87 = 628.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.07x = 951.87 × 628.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.07x = 597,993.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,993.29/635.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.62

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