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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.19, 942.24 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.19, 942.24 and 298.88 is: 448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.19 : 942.24 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.19/942.24 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.19x = 942.24 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.19x = 281,619.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,619.05/628.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.31

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