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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.90, 943.35 and 412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.90, 943.35 and 412.43 is: 618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.90 : 943.35 = 412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.90/943.35 = 412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.90x = 943.35 × 412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.90x = 389,065.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,065.84/628.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.65

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