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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.28, 941.84 and 319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.28, 941.84 and 319.96 is: 479.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.28 : 941.84 = 319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.28/941.84 = 319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.28x = 941.84 × 319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.28x = 301,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,344.82/628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.64

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