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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.17, 942.45 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.17, 942.45 and 303.48 is: 455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.17 : 942.45 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.17/942.45 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.17x = 942.45 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.17x = 286,014.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,014.73/628.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.31

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