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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.16, 940.92 and 432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.16, 940.92 and 432.24 is: 647.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.16 : 940.92 = 432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.16/940.92 = 432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.16x = 940.92 × 432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.16x = 406,698.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,698.11/628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.45

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