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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.66, 942.94 and 217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.66, 942.94 and 217.79 is: 326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.66 : 942.94 = 217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.66/942.94 = 217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.66x = 942.94 × 217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.66x = 205,362.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,362.00/628.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.67

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