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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.48, 1,010.82 and 628.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.48, 1,010.82 and 628.40 is: 941.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.48 : 1,010.82 = 628.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.48/1,010.82 = 628.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.48x = 1,010.82 × 628.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.48x = 635,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,199.29/674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.76

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