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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.11, 941.40 and 320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.11, 941.40 and 320.18 is: 479.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.11 : 941.40 = 320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.11/941.40 = 320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.11x = 941.40 × 320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.11x = 301,412.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,412.75/628.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.87

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