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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.09, 940.85 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.09, 940.85 and 294.06 is: 440.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.09 : 940.85 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.09/940.85 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.09x = 940.85 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.09x = 276,666.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,666.35/628.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.49

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