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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.47, 941.45 and 498.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.47, 941.45 and 498.69 is: 747.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.47 : 941.45 = 498.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.47/941.45 = 498.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.47x = 941.45 × 498.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.47x = 469,489.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,489.21/628.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.04

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