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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.05, 942.64 and 299.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.05, 942.64 and 299.40 is: 449.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.05 : 942.64 = 299.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.05/942.64 = 299.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.05x = 942.64 × 299.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.05x = 282,222.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,222.13/628.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.36

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