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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.53, 943.01 and 303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.53, 943.01 and 303.86 is: 455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.53 : 943.01 = 303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.53/943.01 = 303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.53x = 943.01 × 303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.53x = 286,536.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,536.78/628.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.88

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