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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 943.31 and 455.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 943.31 and 455.63 is: 683.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 943.31 = 455.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/943.31 = 455.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 943.31 × 455.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 429,796.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,796.76/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.44

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