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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628, 941.34 and 302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628, 941.34 and 302.80 is: 453.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628 : 941.34 = 302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628/941.34 = 302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628x = 941.34 × 302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628x = 285,037.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,037.75/628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.88

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