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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.58, 941.60 and 299.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.58, 941.60 and 299.83 is: 449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.58 : 941.60 = 299.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.58/941.60 = 299.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.58x = 941.60 × 299.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.58x = 282,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,322.74/628.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.15

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