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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.29, 941.67 and 315.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.29, 941.67 and 315.27 is: 472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.29 : 941.67 = 315.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.29/941.67 = 315.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.29x = 941.67 × 315.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.29x = 296,880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,880.30/628.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.52

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