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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.86, 943.74 and 466.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.86, 943.74 and 466.05 is: 699.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.86 : 943.74 = 466.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.86/943.74 = 466.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.86x = 943.74 × 466.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.86x = 439,830.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,830.03/628.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.41

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