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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.19, 942.46 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.19, 942.46 and 431.33 is: 647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.19 : 942.46 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.19/942.46 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.19x = 942.46 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.19x = 406,506.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,506.69/628.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.10

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