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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.32, 943.36 and 577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.32, 943.36 and 577.44 is: 866.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.32 : 943.36 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.32/943.36 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.32x = 943.36 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.32x = 544,733.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,733.80/628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.97

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