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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.07, 942.21 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.07, 942.21 and 299.03 is: 448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.07 : 942.21 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.07/942.21 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.07x = 942.21 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.07x = 281,744.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,744.35/628.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.59

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