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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 943.68 and 542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 943.68 and 542.48 is: 814.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 943.68 = 542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/943.68 = 542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 943.68 × 542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 511,927.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,927.53/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.03

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