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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.16, 940.68 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.16, 940.68 and 454.52 is: 680.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.16 : 940.68 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.16/940.68 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.16x = 940.68 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.16x = 427,557.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,557.87/628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.65

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