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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.20, 941.82 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.20, 941.82 and 299.04 is: 448.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.20 : 941.82 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.20/941.82 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.20x = 941.82 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.20x = 281,641.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,641.85/628.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.33

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