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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.20, 942.84 and 466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.20, 942.84 and 466.20 is: 699.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.20 : 942.84 = 466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.20/942.84 = 466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.20x = 942.84 × 466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.20x = 439,552.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,552.01/628.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.70

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