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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.33, 942.50 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.33, 942.50 and 303.93 is: 455.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.33 : 942.50 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.33/942.50 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.33x = 942.50 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.33x = 286,454.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,454.03/628.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.90

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