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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.53, 942.03 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.53, 942.03 and 281.48 is: 421.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.53 : 942.03 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.53/942.03 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.53x = 942.03 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.53x = 265,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,157.89/628.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.87

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