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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.37, 942.87 and 281.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.37, 942.87 and 281.95 is: 423.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.37 : 942.87 = 281.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.37/942.87 = 281.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.37x = 942.87 × 281.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.37x = 265,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,840.46/628.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.07

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