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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.30, 942.56 and 320.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.30, 942.56 and 320.03 is: 480.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.30 : 942.56 = 320.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.30/942.56 = 320.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.30x = 942.56 × 320.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.30x = 301,647.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,647.48/628.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.10

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