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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.33, 943.14 and 475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.33, 943.14 and 475.24 is: 713.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.33 : 943.14 = 475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.33/943.14 = 475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.33x = 943.14 × 475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.33x = 448,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,217.85/628.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.35

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