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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.58, 943.18 and 299.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.58, 943.18 and 299.48 is: 449.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.58 : 943.18 = 299.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.58/943.18 = 299.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.58x = 943.18 × 299.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.58x = 282,458.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,458.08/628.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.36

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