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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.50, 941.93 and 320.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.50, 941.93 and 320.43 is: 480.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.50 : 941.93 = 320.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.50/941.93 = 320.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.50x = 941.93 × 320.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.50x = 301,822.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,822.63/628.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.23

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