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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.33, 942.81 and 303.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.33, 942.81 and 303.61 is: 455.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.33 : 942.81 = 303.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.33/942.81 = 303.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.33x = 942.81 × 303.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.33x = 286,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,246.54/628.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.57

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