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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.24, 942.60 and 320.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.24, 942.60 and 320.30 is: 480.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.24 : 942.60 = 320.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.24/942.60 = 320.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.24x = 942.60 × 320.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.24x = 301,914.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,914.78/628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.57

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