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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.48, 943.26 and 501.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.48, 943.26 and 501.04 is: 751.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.48 : 943.26 = 501.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.48/943.26 = 501.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.48x = 943.26 × 501.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.48x = 472,610.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,610.99/628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.99

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