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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.18, 972.13 and 628.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.18, 972.13 and 628.40 is: 938.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.18 : 972.13 = 628.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.18/972.13 = 628.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.18x = 972.13 × 628.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.18x = 610,886.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,886.49/651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.12

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