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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.06, 941.84 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.06, 941.84 and 281.16 is: 421.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.06 : 941.84 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.06/941.84 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.06x = 941.84 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.06x = 264,807.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,807.73/628.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.63

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