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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.45, 942.81 and 263.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.45, 942.81 and 263.05 is: 394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.45 : 942.81 = 263.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.45/942.81 = 263.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.45x = 942.81 × 263.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.45x = 248,006.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,006.17/628.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.63

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