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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.53, 944.83 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.53, 944.83 and 386.58 is: 581.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.53 : 944.83 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.53/944.83 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.53x = 944.83 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.53x = 365,256.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,256.41/628.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.13

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