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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.02, 942.24 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.02, 942.24 and 303.16 is: 454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.02 : 942.24 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.02/942.24 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.02x = 942.24 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.02x = 285,649.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,649.48/628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.84

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