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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.98, 944.28 and 385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.98, 944.28 and 385.98 is: 579.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.98 : 944.28 = 385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.98/944.28 = 385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.98x = 944.28 × 385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.98x = 364,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,473.19/628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.47

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