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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.50, 943.02 and 303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.50, 943.02 and 303.90 is: 455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.50 : 943.02 = 303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.50/943.02 = 303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.50x = 943.02 × 303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.50x = 286,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,583.78/628.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.98

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