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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.98, 942.72 and 445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.98, 942.72 and 445.38 is: 667.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.98 : 942.72 = 445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.98/942.72 = 445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.98x = 942.72 × 445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.98x = 419,868.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,868.63/628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.54

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