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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.58, 942.99 and 217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.58, 942.99 and 217.70 is: 326.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.58 : 942.99 = 217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.58/942.99 = 217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.58x = 942.99 × 217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.58x = 205,291.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,291.28/628.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.59

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