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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.60, 943.13 and 304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.60, 943.13 and 304 is: 456.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.60 : 943.13 = 304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.60/943.13 = 304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.60x = 943.13 × 304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.60x = 286,711.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,711.52/628.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.11

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