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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.54, 968.02 and 628.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.54, 968.02 and 628.79 is: 937.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.54 : 968.02 = 628.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.54/968.02 = 628.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.54x = 968.02 × 628.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.54x = 608,674.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,674.88/649.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.08

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