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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.01, 942.15 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.01, 942.15 and 303.74 is: 455.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.01 : 942.15 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.01/942.15 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.01x = 942.15 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.01x = 286,163.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,163.93/628.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.67

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