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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.33, 944.31 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.33, 944.31 and 303.93 is: 456.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.33 : 944.31 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.33/944.31 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.33x = 944.31 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.33x = 287,004.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,004.14/628.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.77

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