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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.36, 941.73 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.36, 941.73 and 303.55 is: 454.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.36 : 941.73 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.36/941.73 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.36x = 941.73 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.36x = 285,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,862.14/628.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.93

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