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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.74, 941.49 and 433.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.74, 941.49 and 433.29 is: 648.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.74 : 941.49 = 433.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.74/941.49 = 433.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.74x = 941.49 × 433.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.74x = 407,938.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,938.20/628.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.82

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