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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 940.92 and 484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 940.92 and 484.56 is: 725.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 940.92 = 484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/940.92 = 484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 940.92 × 484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 455,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,932.20/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.36

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