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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.37, 942.04 and 299.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.37, 942.04 and 299.14 is: 448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.37 : 942.04 = 299.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.37/942.04 = 299.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.37x = 942.04 × 299.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.37x = 281,798.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,798.74/628.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.46

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