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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.08, 943.74 and 568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.08, 943.74 and 568.14 is: 853.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.08 : 943.74 = 568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.08/943.74 = 568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.08x = 943.74 × 568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.08x = 536,176.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,176.44/628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.68

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