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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.32, 942.45 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.32, 942.45 and 217.44 is: 326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.32 : 942.45 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.32/942.45 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.32x = 942.45 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.32x = 204,926.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,926.33/628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.15

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