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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.18, 943.35 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.18, 943.35 and 304.18 is: 456.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.18 : 943.35 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.18/943.35 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.18x = 943.35 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.18x = 286,948.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,948.20/628.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.79

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