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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.55, 942.69 and 320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.55, 942.69 and 320.08 is: 480.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.55 : 942.69 = 320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.55/942.69 = 320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.55x = 942.69 × 320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.55x = 301,736.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,736.22/628.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.05

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