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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.80, 943.47 and 409.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.80, 943.47 and 409.02 is: 613.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.80 : 943.47 = 409.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.80/943.47 = 409.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.80x = 943.47 × 409.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.80x = 385,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,898.10/628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.71

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