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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.26, 942.93 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.26, 942.93 and 303.72 is: 455.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.26 : 942.93 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.26/942.93 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.26x = 942.93 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.26x = 286,386.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,386.70/628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.84

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