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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.01, 940.65 and 302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.01, 940.65 and 302.70 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.01 : 940.65 = 302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.01/940.65 = 302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.01x = 940.65 × 302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.01x = 284,729.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,729.21/628.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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