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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.85, 942.01 and 499.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.85, 942.01 and 499.07 is: 747.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.85 : 942.01 = 499.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.85/942.01 = 499.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.85x = 942.01 × 499.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.85x = 470,122.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,122.97/628.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.60

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