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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.43, 943.22 and 320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.43, 943.22 and 320.50 is: 481.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.43 : 943.22 = 320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.43/943.22 = 320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.43x = 943.22 × 320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.43x = 302,302.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,302.01/628.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.04

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