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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.44, 941.96 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.44, 941.96 and 262.98 is: 394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.44 : 941.96 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.44/941.96 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.44x = 941.96 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.44x = 247,716.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,716.64/628.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.18

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