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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.27, 941.54 and 299.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.27, 941.54 and 299.15 is: 448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.27 : 941.54 = 299.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.27/941.54 = 299.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.27x = 941.54 × 299.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.27x = 281,664.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,664.79/628.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.32

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