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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.80, 942.92 and 628.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.80, 942.92 and 628.32 is: 866.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.80 : 942.92 = 628.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.80/942.92 = 628.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.80x = 942.92 × 628.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.80x = 592,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,455.49/683.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.42

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