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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.46, 942.89 and 320.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.46, 942.89 and 320.39 is: 480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.46 : 942.89 = 320.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.46/942.89 = 320.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.46x = 942.89 × 320.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.46x = 302,086.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,086.21/628.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.68

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