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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.46, 942.88 and 281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.46, 942.88 and 281.73 is: 422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.46 : 942.88 = 281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.46/942.88 = 281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.46x = 942.88 × 281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.46x = 265,635.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,635.24/628.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.68

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