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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 942.28 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 942.28 and 303.48 is: 454.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 942.28 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/942.28 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 942.28 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 285,963.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,963.13/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.95

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