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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.63, 942.41 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.63, 942.41 and 320.56 is: 480.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.63 : 942.41 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.63/942.41 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.63x = 942.41 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.63x = 302,097.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,097.39/628.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.57

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