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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.47, 941.80 and 446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.47, 941.80 and 446.22 is: 668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.47 : 941.80 = 446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.47/941.80 = 446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.47x = 941.80 × 446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.47x = 420,247.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,247.76/628.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.68

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