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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.35, 943.14 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.35, 943.14 and 303.95 is: 456.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.35 : 943.14 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.35/943.14 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.35x = 943.14 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.35x = 286,667.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,667.40/628.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.22

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