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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.30, 940.60 and 466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.30, 940.60 and 466.72 is: 698.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.30 : 940.60 = 466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.30/940.60 = 466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.30x = 940.60 × 466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.30x = 438,996.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,996.83/628.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.71

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