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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.50, 942.73 and 217.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.50, 942.73 and 217.93 is: 326.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.50 : 942.73 = 217.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.50/942.73 = 217.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.50x = 942.73 × 217.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.50x = 205,449.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,449.15/628.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.89

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