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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.47, 942.75 and 217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.47, 942.75 and 217.59 is: 326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.47 : 942.75 = 217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.47/942.75 = 217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.47x = 942.75 × 217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.47x = 205,132.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,132.97/628.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.40

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