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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.67, 941.79 and 483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.67, 941.79 and 483.68 is: 724.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.67 : 941.79 = 483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.67/941.79 = 483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.67x = 941.79 × 483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.67x = 455,524.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,524.99/628.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.59

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