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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.62, 942.96 and 281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.62, 942.96 and 281.58 is: 422.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.62 : 942.96 = 281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.62/942.96 = 281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.62x = 942.96 × 281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.62x = 265,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,518.68/628.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.38

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