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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.31, 942.46 and 303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.31, 942.46 and 303.45 is: 455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.31 : 942.46 = 303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.31/942.46 = 303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.31x = 942.46 × 303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.31x = 285,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,984.77/628.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.17

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