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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.90, 943.48 and 263.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.90, 943.48 and 263.69 is: 395.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.90 : 943.48 = 263.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.90/943.48 = 263.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.90x = 943.48 × 263.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.90x = 248,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,786.24/628.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.59

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