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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 941.76 and 498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 941.76 and 498.96 is: 747.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 941.76 = 498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/941.76 = 498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 941.76 × 498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 469,900.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,900.57/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.58

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