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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.07, 941.31 and 280.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.07, 941.31 and 280.91 is: 421.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.07 : 941.31 = 280.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.07/941.31 = 280.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.07x = 941.31 × 280.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.07x = 264,418.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,418.69/628.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.01

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