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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.62, 941.71 and 304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.62, 941.71 and 304.22 is: 455.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.62 : 941.71 = 304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.62/941.71 = 304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.62x = 941.71 × 304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.62x = 286,487.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,487.02/628.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.74

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