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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.46, 943.33 and 263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.46, 943.33 and 263.46 is: 395.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.46 : 943.33 = 263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.46/943.33 = 263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.46x = 943.33 × 263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.46x = 248,529.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,529.72/628.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.46

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