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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.40, 941.90 and 295.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.40, 941.90 and 295.01 is: 442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.40 : 941.90 = 295.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.40/941.90 = 295.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.40x = 941.90 × 295.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.40x = 277,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,874.22/628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.19

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