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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 941.78 and 483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.68, 941.78 and 483.68 is: 724.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.68 : 941.78 = 483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.68/941.78 = 483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.68x = 941.78 × 483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.68x = 455,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,520.15/628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.57

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