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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.90, 943.35 and 531.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.90, 943.35 and 531.70 is: 797.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.90 : 943.35 = 531.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.90/943.35 = 531.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.90x = 943.35 × 531.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.90x = 501,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,579.20/628.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.55

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