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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.64, 943.40 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.64, 943.40 and 304.16 is: 456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.64 : 943.40 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.64/943.40 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.64x = 943.40 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.64x = 286,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,944.54/628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.45

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