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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.48, 942.96 and 303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.48, 942.96 and 303.80 is: 455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.48 : 942.96 = 303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.48/942.96 = 303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.48x = 942.96 × 303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.48x = 286,471.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,471.25/628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.82

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