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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.63, 942.66 and 303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.63, 942.66 and 303.64 is: 455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.63 : 942.66 = 303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.63/942.66 = 303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.63x = 942.66 × 303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.63x = 286,229.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,229.28/628.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.32

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