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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.86, 954.28 and 628.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.86, 954.28 and 628.34 is: 937.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.86 : 954.28 = 628.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.86/954.28 = 628.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.86x = 954.28 × 628.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.86x = 599,612.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,612.30/639.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.10

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