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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.40, 943.20 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.40, 943.20 and 320.60 is: 481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.40 : 943.20 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.40/943.20 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.40x = 943.20 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.40x = 302,389.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,389.92/628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.21

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