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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.08, 942.32 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.08, 942.32 and 303.36 is: 455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.08 : 942.32 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.08/942.32 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.08x = 942.32 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.08x = 285,862.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,862.20/628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.14

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