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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.63, 940.65 and 380.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.63, 940.65 and 380.90 is: 569.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.63 : 940.65 = 380.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.63/940.65 = 380.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.63x = 940.65 × 380.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.63x = 358,294.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,294.51/628.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.96

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