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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.49, 941.79 and 396.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.49, 941.79 and 396.83 is: 594.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.49 : 941.79 = 396.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.49/941.79 = 396.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.49x = 941.79 × 396.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.49x = 373,725.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,725.82/628.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.65

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