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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.19, 942.30 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.19, 942.30 and 303.48 is: 455.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.19 : 942.30 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.19/942.30 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.19x = 942.30 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.19x = 285,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,969.20/628.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.23

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