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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.44, 942.03 and 217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.44, 942.03 and 217.30 is: 325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.44 : 942.03 = 217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.44/942.03 = 217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.44x = 942.03 × 217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.44x = 204,702.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,702.53/628.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.73

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