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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.25, 942.03 and 281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.25, 942.03 and 281.93 is: 422.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.25 : 942.03 = 281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.25/942.03 = 281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.25x = 942.03 × 281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.25x = 265,581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,581.81/628.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.73

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