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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.62, 943.02 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.62, 943.02 and 303.72 is: 455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.62 : 943.02 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.62/943.02 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.62x = 943.02 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.62x = 286,414.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,414.03/628.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.62

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