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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.70, 941.63 and 505.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.70, 941.63 and 505.64 is: 757.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.70 : 941.63 = 505.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.70/941.63 = 505.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.70x = 941.63 × 505.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.70x = 476,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,125.62/628.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.32

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