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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.37, 942.09 and 299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.37, 942.09 and 299.54 is: 449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.37 : 942.09 = 299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.37/942.09 = 299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.37x = 942.09 × 299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.37x = 282,191.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,191.86/628.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.09

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