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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.72, 944.16 and 436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.72, 944.16 and 436.48 is: 655.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.72 : 944.16 = 436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.72/944.16 = 436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.72x = 944.16 × 436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.72x = 412,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,106.96/628.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.47

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