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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.53, 943.18 and 428.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.53, 943.18 and 428.63 is: 643.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.53 : 943.18 = 428.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.53/943.18 = 428.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.53x = 943.18 × 428.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.53x = 404,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,269.46/628.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.20

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