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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.52, 942.81 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.52, 942.81 and 304.16 is: 456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.52 : 942.81 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.52/942.81 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.52x = 942.81 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.52x = 286,765.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,765.09/628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.25

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