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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.37, 942.57 and 299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.37, 942.57 and 299.34 is: 449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.37 : 942.57 = 299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.37/942.57 = 299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.37x = 942.57 × 299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.37x = 282,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,149.76/628.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.02

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