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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.42, 941.68 and 303.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.42, 941.68 and 303.40 is: 454.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.42 : 941.68 = 303.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.42/941.68 = 303.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.42x = 941.68 × 303.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.42x = 285,705.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,705.71/628.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.64

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