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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 943 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 943 and 399.08 is: 598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 943 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/943 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 943 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 376,332.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,332.44/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.72

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