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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.47, 942.36 and 299.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.47, 942.36 and 299.31 is: 448.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.47 : 942.36 = 299.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.47/942.36 = 299.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.47x = 942.36 × 299.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.47x = 282,057.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,057.77/628.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.80

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