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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.52, 942.11 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.52, 942.11 and 303.44 is: 454.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.52 : 942.11 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.52/942.11 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.52x = 942.11 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.52x = 285,872.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,872.34/628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.83

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