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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.28, 944.24 and 303.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.28, 944.24 and 303.87 is: 456.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.28 : 944.24 = 303.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.28/944.24 = 303.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.28x = 944.24 × 303.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.28x = 286,926.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,926.21/628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.69

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