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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.71, 943.99 and 464.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.71, 943.99 and 464.69 is: 697.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.71 : 943.99 = 464.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.71/943.99 = 464.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.71x = 943.99 × 464.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.71x = 438,662.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,662.71/628.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.72

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