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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.40, 942.60 and 444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.40, 942.60 and 444.80 is: 667.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.40 : 942.60 = 444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.40/942.60 = 444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.40x = 942.60 × 444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.40x = 419,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,268.48/628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.20

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