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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.47, 942.72 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.47, 942.72 and 263.25 is: 394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.47 : 942.72 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.47/942.72 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.47x = 942.72 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.47x = 248,171.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,171.04/628.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.88

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