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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.83, 943.04 and 397.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.83, 943.04 and 397.98 is: 596.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.83 : 943.04 = 397.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.83/943.04 = 397.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.83x = 943.04 × 397.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.83x = 375,312.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,312.05/628.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.84

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