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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.61, 942.91 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.61, 942.91 and 217.94 is: 326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.61 : 942.91 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.61/942.91 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.61x = 942.91 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.61x = 205,492.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,492.55/628.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.90

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