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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.67, 942.99 and 491.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.67, 942.99 and 491.83 is: 737.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.67 : 942.99 = 491.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.67/942.99 = 491.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.67x = 942.99 × 491.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.67x = 463,790.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,790.77/628.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.73

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