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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.50, 942.44 and 217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.50, 942.44 and 217.49 is: 326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.50 : 942.44 = 217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.50/942.44 = 217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.50x = 942.44 × 217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.50x = 204,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,974.18/628.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.13

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