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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.42, 940.71 and 465.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.42, 940.71 and 465.70 is: 697.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.42 : 940.71 = 465.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.42/940.71 = 465.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.42x = 940.71 × 465.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.42x = 438,088.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,088.65/628.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.13

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