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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.05, 942.05 and 299.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.05, 942.05 and 299.23 is: 448.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.05 : 942.05 = 299.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.05/942.05 = 299.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.05x = 942.05 × 299.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.05x = 281,884.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,884.91/628.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.83

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