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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.65, 943.17 and 320.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.65, 943.17 and 320.25 is: 480.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.65 : 943.17 = 320.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.65/943.17 = 320.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.65x = 943.17 × 320.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.65x = 302,050.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,050.19/628.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.47

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