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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.67, 943.26 and 281.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.67, 943.26 and 281.77 is: 422.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.67 : 943.26 = 281.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.67/943.26 = 281.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.67x = 943.26 × 281.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.67x = 265,783.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,783.19/628.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.77

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