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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 941.94 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.68, 941.94 and 303.60 is: 454.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.68 : 941.94 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.68/941.94 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.68x = 941.94 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.68x = 285,972.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,972.98/628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.88

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