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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.32, 940.80 and 512.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.32, 940.80 and 512.64 is: 767.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.32 : 940.80 = 512.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.32/940.80 = 512.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.32x = 940.80 × 512.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.32x = 482,291.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,291.71/628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.59

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