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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.65, 942.73 and 217.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.65, 942.73 and 217.66 is: 326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.65 : 942.73 = 217.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.65/942.73 = 217.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.65x = 942.73 × 217.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.65x = 205,194.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,194.61/628.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.41

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