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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 943.26 and 491.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 943.26 and 491.28 is: 737.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 943.26 = 491.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/943.26 = 491.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 943.26 × 491.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 463,404.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,404.77/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.25

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