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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.16, 942.41 and 303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.16, 942.41 and 303.53 is: 455.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.16 : 942.41 = 303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.16/942.41 = 303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.16x = 942.41 × 303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.16x = 286,044.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,044.24/628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.37

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