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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628, 941.98 and 217.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628, 941.98 and 217.43 is: 326.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628 : 941.98 = 217.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628/941.98 = 217.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628x = 941.98 × 217.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628x = 204,814.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,814.71/628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.14

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