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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.08, 942.12 and 303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.08, 942.12 and 303.54 is: 455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.08 : 942.12 = 303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.08/942.12 = 303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.08x = 942.12 × 303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.08x = 285,971.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,971.10/628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.31

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