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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.01, 941.85 and 281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.01, 941.85 and 281.15 is: 421.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.01 : 941.85 = 281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.01/941.85 = 281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.01x = 941.85 × 281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.01x = 264,796.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,796.42/628.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.65

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