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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.70, 943.07 and 512.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.70, 943.07 and 512.62 is: 768.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.70 : 943.07 = 512.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.70/943.07 = 512.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.70x = 943.07 × 512.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.70x = 483,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,436.54/628.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.95

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