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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.12, 942.27 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.12, 942.27 and 303.22 is: 454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.12 : 942.27 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.12/942.27 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.12x = 942.27 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.12x = 285,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,715.11/628.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.87

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