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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.59, 943.73 and 393.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.59, 943.73 and 393.69 is: 591.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.59 : 943.73 = 393.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.59/943.73 = 393.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.59x = 943.73 × 393.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.59x = 371,535.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,535.10/628.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.06

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