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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.51, 942.60 and 281.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.51, 942.60 and 281.65 is: 422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.51 : 942.60 = 281.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.51/942.60 = 281.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.51x = 942.60 × 281.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.51x = 265,478.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,478.58/628.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.40

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