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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.45, 942.03 and 217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.45, 942.03 and 217.45 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.45 : 942.03 = 217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.45/942.03 = 217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.45x = 942.03 × 217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.45x = 204,844.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,844.42/628.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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